Lindsey s procedure to unlock car doors the book of knowledge on how to open your car door lindsey.
Saturn door locks locking and unlocking and service lights on.
Vue when i started the car up it ran for a few seconds and shut down the check engine light came on as well as the service.
This happened to the po of my 1997 sw2.
For vehicles with traditional style door lock cylinders and keys a bad power door lock relay will merely disable the power door lock feature.
When you start the vehicle and put it in drive the door locks lock then it starts the symphony of clicking and clacking.
The door lock actuator switch could be it.
My door locks are going crazy.
I also find that when using the alarm system to lock unlock the car the doors automatically lock within seconds of unlocking.
For vehicles equipped with door lock cylinders the door can still be opened using the key.
The remote should also be checked for stuck buttons.
When i got the car i just went to the junkyard and got a new switch for like 2.
Refer to trim panel replacement side front door in si or the appropriate saturn ion service manual.
However vehicles without door lock cylinders will not be able to lock or unlock the doors until power is restored.
When you put the car in park the door locks should unlock they do not.
However this only occurs in colder weather.
Try this bulletine if ur door switch is triggering it will cycle ur locks and dome light if u dont find anything with the bulletine then most likely u have a bad body control module and i would take it to the dealer for that because the new has to be programed let me know what u find.
Below is an excerpt from the saturn service manual on the theft detterent system.
His mechanic took the switch out because the locks were locking themselves and ultimately killing his battery.
First try replacing the remote battery to be sure it is not causing the issue.
Concern is in a accident you may not be able to exit car.
Power door lock mech fails to unlock on door this will sometimes cause door to not unlock.
The relays will start energizing clicking rapidly for a time then stop then start again.
Manufacture seems to know this happens.
The body control module controls the locking function.
Power door locks fail to unlock.
If i use the key in the passenger side it will lock unlock all doors properly.
2007 saturn vue v6 awd.
First occurrence it was fixed under warranty.
If the carpet near the door speaker on either side is wet or has a musty mildew odor or moisture is present under the carpet pull back the carpet to allow fresh air to dry the carpet and padding.
Repeat the process for the other front door.
This is now the second time this has happened.
The tailgate no longer locks unlocks when the drivers door lock unlock button is pushed.
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Let me know if you have more questions.