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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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Yesterday, I got in my 88 Vette, the automatic locks worked. 3 minutes later when I got home, they didn't. Any thoughts?
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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both sides? if so I'd guess fuses, does the 88 have the fuse panel inside the passenger door (not on the door itself)...
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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It does have a fuse panel inside the passenger side door. I'll give that a try, thanks!
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by murraydeluxxxe
It does have a fuse panel inside the passenger side door. I'll give that a try, thanks!
The bad news: if it is a blown fuse, there's probably a reason why the fuse blew, possibly a bad switch, lock solenoid, or shorted wire. If you replace the fuse and it goes again you'll have to track down the cause.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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Well, unfortunately (or I guess fortunately?) it's not the fuse. So the mystery continues...
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 01:29 AM
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more info needed, both locks in/op lock and unlock, any noises when you press the button? Any AFTERMARKET alarms or remote open?
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 09:00 AM
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No aftermarket alarms. The automatic lock on both doors do not work. (The locks work manually) There is no noise when I hit the button.

Baffling.

It is as if something became instantly disconnected.
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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Now you need the Factory Service Manual...

Are you going to try to diagnose the problem yourself?

Pulling the door panel off isn't hard, but there are a few hidden screws and once you get it off you have to hold it up while you disconnect the connector for the hatch release, it's akward but not really difficult.
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The locks are a low priority. So, we'll see. I think I can live with it. For a while.
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a broken ground wire in either door can disable the locks . . . but thinking fuses first . . . . have you tried switches on both side of the car?
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I have a similar issue. The power lock will operate the passengers side fine, however not the drivers, nor can you move the manual lock on the drivers side. Any ideas?
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