Help please! driver side electronics dead
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Rockville MD
Help please! driver side electronics dead
hey guys I was driving around earlier just after it rained, and cracked my window open for a bit, when I went to put it up nothing happened,
then I hit the door lock button and that didnt work either, neither did the memory seat buttons,
right now my window is 3/4 the way up, and I am supposed to take a road trip on Friday, and the weather is calling for rain....
I tried pulling all the Fuses I could think of and they were all fine... any ideas as to what could be wrong
any help is appreciated
then I hit the door lock button and that didnt work either, neither did the memory seat buttons,
right now my window is 3/4 the way up, and I am supposed to take a road trip on Friday, and the weather is calling for rain....
I tried pulling all the Fuses I could think of and they were all fine... any ideas as to what could be wrong
any help is appreciated
Pro
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Bucks County Pa
Window and Door Lock stopped
Hi, the fuses involved are in the inst panel, #33,10amp, and #34, 25amp. Also #30, 10 amp, and #31, 25 amp. If the pass side door lock works with the fob, then it is probably your driver door module in the door. Just for the heck of it, take a look at the wires that run from the door to the body inside the loom, sometimes they break, or short out in there, pull back the boot and check them.
Good Luck
Good Luck
Last edited by bestvettever; Jun 19, 2008 at 12:10 AM.
Pro
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From: Bucks County Pa
DDM Replacement
Hi, Instructions below for DDM replacement.
Good Luck
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Door Control Module Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Door . (Trim Panel Replacement - Door
Removal Procedure
Important
To reduce the chance of damage to the trim panel leave the switch in the panel until after the panel is removed from the door.
Lower the door window.
Remove the inside handle bezel. Refer to Handle Bezel Replacement - Inside .
Remove the pull handle plug.
Remove the screws behind the pull handle plug.
Notice
Insert the fastener removal tool between the male fastener, which is attached to the trim panel, and the female retainer, which is in the door. Incorrectly inserting the tool between the head of the female retainer and the door will break the fasteners.
For better sight access to the fasteners start by first prying out the fastener at the rear of the trim panel that is approximately 50 mm (2 in) up from the trim panel seam. Pry out the remaining trim panel fasteners working your way forward.
Lift the trim panel up off the upper retainers and reposition the panel by the door.
Remove the harness connector from the switch.
Remove the trim panel with absorber, switch, and speaker grill.
Remove any trim panel upper retainers that remained on the door.
Transfer parts as necessary.
Installation Procedure
Reinstall any loose upper retainers to the door trim panel.
Position the trim panel near the door and install the switch harness to the switch.
Install the trim panel to the top of the door engaging the upper retainers.
Align all the trim panel side and lower fasteners with the retainers in the door.
Press the trim panel firmly to the door at each fastener location.
Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Install the screws behind the pull handle. Tighten
Tighten the pull handle screws to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
Install the pull handle plug.
Install the bezel to the handle.
Position the bezel around the inside door handle.
Push firmly on the bezel to engage the locking tabs to the door. )
Remove the screws attaching the door control module.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Installation Procedure
Position the door control module to the door.
Connect the electrical connectors.
Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Install the screws attaching the module. Tighten
Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
Install the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Door .
Good Luck
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Door Control Module Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Door . (Trim Panel Replacement - Door
Removal Procedure
Important
To reduce the chance of damage to the trim panel leave the switch in the panel until after the panel is removed from the door.
Lower the door window.
Remove the inside handle bezel. Refer to Handle Bezel Replacement - Inside .
Remove the pull handle plug.
Remove the screws behind the pull handle plug.
Notice
Insert the fastener removal tool between the male fastener, which is attached to the trim panel, and the female retainer, which is in the door. Incorrectly inserting the tool between the head of the female retainer and the door will break the fasteners.
For better sight access to the fasteners start by first prying out the fastener at the rear of the trim panel that is approximately 50 mm (2 in) up from the trim panel seam. Pry out the remaining trim panel fasteners working your way forward.
Lift the trim panel up off the upper retainers and reposition the panel by the door.
Remove the harness connector from the switch.
Remove the trim panel with absorber, switch, and speaker grill.
Remove any trim panel upper retainers that remained on the door.
Transfer parts as necessary.
Installation Procedure
Reinstall any loose upper retainers to the door trim panel.
Position the trim panel near the door and install the switch harness to the switch.
Install the trim panel to the top of the door engaging the upper retainers.
Align all the trim panel side and lower fasteners with the retainers in the door.
Press the trim panel firmly to the door at each fastener location.
Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Install the screws behind the pull handle. Tighten
Tighten the pull handle screws to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
Install the pull handle plug.
Install the bezel to the handle.
Position the bezel around the inside door handle.
Push firmly on the bezel to engage the locking tabs to the door. )
Remove the screws attaching the door control module.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Installation Procedure
Position the door control module to the door.
Connect the electrical connectors.
Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Install the screws attaching the module. Tighten
Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
Install the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Door .
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This happened to me and the following trick worked. Turn the car on and open the door. While attempting to roll down the window shake the black hose that is in between the door hinges. If this works I will forward the link on how to fix this problem. If it doesn't sorry I wasted your time.
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This happened to me and the following trick worked. Turn the car on and open the door. While attempting to roll down the window shake the black hose that is in between the door hinges. If this works I will forward the link on how to fix this problem. If it doesn't sorry I wasted your time.
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My passenger controls (window & lock) where dead. I pried up the control pad to find the connector had come OFF. An easy thing to check first!
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Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Rockville MD
thanks guys, i fiddles witht he wire and sure enough that was the problem, then the dic said shocks disabled, I am about to pull out the connector and tape it up, as that must be the problem... thanks again guys!