Door control module ????
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
Door control module ????
Occasionally the driver side door does not respond to the FOB, or the buttons on the door, only on the un-lock request. You can hear a relay click but nothing happens. The passenger side works fine when un-lock is requested. Just wondering if a component goes bad in the module or if you have to replace the entire thing.
Thanks
Bob
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Bob
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
I see that now, just did not remember reading about one since I have not been an owner for that long.
Found this so looks like fun.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ht=door+module
Found this so looks like fun.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ht=door+module
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From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
If the problem persists, there are basically two approaches. Repair the affected DCM or replace the it.
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From: Conejo Valley CA
I see that now, just did not remember reading about one since I have not been an owner for that long.
Found this so looks like fun.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ht=door+module
Found this so looks like fun.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ht=door+module
Probably the toughest part is unsoldering the bad relay and installing the new one. When installing the replacement relay, make sure the soldier joints are solid. If you don't have much experience with a soldering iron, just take your time. You will want a solder wick for the bad relay removal, or better yet, get a solder iron with a built-in solder sucker. Rat Shack (Radio Shack) carries one for around 15 dollars. Also, keep in mind the Door Control Module there is a risk of electrostatic damage, so when handling it, be conscientious to ground yourself (easily achieved by touching anything metallic that is on the ground).
Probably the beauty in this whole thing is that when you're all said and done, you will spend about $1.10 the relay and saved your self somewhere in the neighborhood of $500+ had you taken the car to the stealership.
Melting Slicks
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Indeed, the DCM can simply be replaced. This is simpler and quicker. But I believe used DCMs are $100+ and a new one is about $200+. Anyone feel free to correct me on these prices if I am in error.
Melting Slicks
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From: Rugby North Dakota
Occasionally the driver side door does not respond to the FOB, or the buttons on the door, only on the un-lock request. You can hear a relay click but nothing happens. The passenger side works fine when un-lock is requested. Just wondering if a component goes bad in the module or if you have to replace the entire thing.
Thanks
Bob
Thanks
Bob
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here's a link to another members site with a good DIY repair on the door module... item 5 on his list...
http://www.ronjpics.com/Corvettestuff.htm
http://www.ronjpics.com/Corvettestuff.htm
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From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
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here's a link to another members site with a good DIY repair on the door module... item 5 on his list...
http://www.ronjpics.com/Corvettestuff.htm
http://www.ronjpics.com/Corvettestuff.htm
