Rich760 in south haven mi on.
Trace power door lock shorts.
1 0 the cost of diagnosing the b1309 code is 1 0 hour of labor.
How to trace a short circuit.
I m sick of people asking why a bmw doesn t have power locks.
Is this short common in a certain area like the switch itself or door wiring etc.
I have tried switching out the fuses and there was no change.
This is to eliminate any risk of electrocution as the front cover with the access door has to be removed to expose the circuit breakers and the wiring into view.
Is there a reasonable way to find this short.
This will force the lock actuator in the door to stay on which will draw the battery down.
Do i need a new lock actuator or is there something else to check.
1 the passenger could not operate the power window or door lock 2 the driver could not operate the passenger window or any door locks including the rear hatch door from the driver s door switch panel and 3 the remote key fob door lock activator did not work.
The power window switch makes it easy to open and close the windows in your vehicle.
The auto repair labor rates vary by location your vehicle s make and model and even your engine type.
The switches are located near each window with a master panel on or near the driver s door.
The tailgate unlocks with the drivers door but no other function works.
I assume there is a direct short somewhere.
Over time the fuse motor or regulator can go bad and need to be replaced if you suspect your power window switch is going bad or failing watch for the following symptoms.
Inquiry there has been a failure of the door locks on my 740 wagon.
Power door lock failure.
The symptoms for a defective right front door lock and window switch on our 1999 jeep xj cherokee were three fold.
My power locks don t work i ve checked every fuse related to the door locks and they seem to be fine i plan to change them to be safe.
So if some one has any idea i am all ears.
See the faq file on mechanical faults in the driver s door switch and locking rods.
Cost of diagnosing the b1309 code labor.
Powered trouble light before switching off the main circuit breaker at the top of the electric panel and shutting all power off.
The door lock switch is constantly hot or live with electrical power.
97 328i by the way.
My 2005 kia sportage immediately blows a fuse for the power door locks when a new one is installed.
Helpful guide on diagnosing power door lock problems with the passenger multiplex control unit and the door lock actuators.
Sometimes the control switch will get gummed up with dirt or soda which makes the switch stick in the lock or unlock position.
I understand it is behind the dash but i don t understand how to get to it.
But i can t find the central locking fuse relay.
