Power Door Lock Help
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6th Gear
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From: Seymour CT
Power Door Lock Help
I am new to the Forum and need assiatance. Power locks on my 81 Corvette will lock both doors from drivers side, but will not unlock from drivers side or lock or unlock from passenger side. Please advise.
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First thing to do is check the contacts on the back of the switches. That requires removing the door panels. Open them up and you will probably find loose, bad or corroded contacts on the back of the switch. This might require new pigtails for the switches, not a real bad job
This may help you see how it works
This may help you see how it works
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From: Charlotte NC
re: power door locks
Good advice on the first step.
The second step (while you have the door panels off) would be to check the mechanical operation of the door-locking hardware. My '81 had badly gummed up moving parts. I thoroughly cleaned and lubricated all the moving parts. That fixed my problem; luckily my lock switches were in good shape.
Enjoy your new hobby...
The second step (while you have the door panels off) would be to check the mechanical operation of the door-locking hardware. My '81 had badly gummed up moving parts. I thoroughly cleaned and lubricated all the moving parts. That fixed my problem; luckily my lock switches were in good shape.
Enjoy your new hobby...
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6th Gear
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From: Seymour CT
Sixfooter,
Thanks for the assist on power door lock problem. Removed door panels, cleaned connector and and switch terminals. Works great!! Rewrapped harness for good measure. Also took advice from forum member GT1981 and cleaned and lubed all lock hardware, window regulator and door latch wear points.
Thanks, 81VETT
Thanks for the assist on power door lock problem. Removed door panels, cleaned connector and and switch terminals. Works great!! Rewrapped harness for good measure. Also took advice from forum member GT1981 and cleaned and lubed all lock hardware, window regulator and door latch wear points.
Thanks, 81VETT
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From: Boaz Alabama
Door Looks and Anti-theft
First thing to do is check the contacts on the back of the switches. That requires removing the door panels. Open them up and you will probably find loose, bad or corroded contacts on the back of the switch. This might require new pigtails for the switches, not a real bad job
This may help you see how it works
This may help you see how it works
Thank you John Currie
jcurrie@ajaxtocco.com
