drivers side door controls not working ?

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Oct 23, 2007 | 07:36 AM

strodder1

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From: Race City USA NC

drivers side door controls not working ?

Hey guys, first post, sorry its not a positive one. Recently my drivers side door controls stopped working. Here's the problem:

- Unlock / Lock button = unlock works fine, no sound at all if I try the lock button

- Window controls = neither drivers or passenger controls work from drivers side door however the passenger side window works from the passenger side door controls

- Mirror controls = work fine

- Memory controls = work fine

Is there a ground somewhere that could be loose ?
How about a wiring diagram on this, anyone have one ?
Is there a way to jumper the window motor to get the window to move so I can test the motor ?

Thanks in advance for any input.

Oct 23, 2007 | 12:29 PM

0TheRadioFlyer97

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From: Spring Texas

St. Jude Donor '08

The connection to the door is done through a single clip-style terminal. The contacts may be dirty. Take off the door panel an inspecct the connections for debris and spray contact cleaner in it foor good measure.

Oct 23, 2007 | 01:32 PM

strodder1

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From: Race City USA NC

I pulled the door panel off to do the quick visual assessment thing and see if there was anything obvious. I'm not a mechanic, but figured I could recognize a burnt or broken wire/connection. I see what I asssume is the Door Control Module ? (black box w/ several pin connection plugs) and of course single plug that goes to the actual push button controls. I unplugged it, checked for anything out of the ordinary, and nothing looks bad. Put it all back together with no success. I am getting a "no comm." code for the door in the manual diagnostics. Anyone know where specifically is the ground for this system ? I tried shaking the wires in the door, and the accordian tube inside the door as Bill C outlines, but didn't work.

Oct 23, 2007 | 02:14 PM

jirasvet

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From: hill billy hell

Connector in the Boot

I believe the electrical sticky shows all the ground points.
If your fuse are good sounds like your problem is in the
door harness and you are going to have actually take the boot off to get to the harness

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1606865&page=6

Very informative link below

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1606865

Oct 23, 2007 | 02:27 PM

maxx2200

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From: Denver CO

I just had a very similar problem. I discovered a few wires pinched under the screw that secures the door panel inside the foam insulation directly behind the door handle.

Oct 23, 2007 | 04:11 PM

teddyca

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From: Norcal

I hope this helps. I had a very similar issue. There is a big plug as mentioned in the lower kick panel. Not the door panel. Locate that plug and push it together. It might just be loose. Good luck

Oct 23, 2007 | 04:27 PM

strodder1

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From: Race City USA NC

I'll check these this evening and post back to you guys with what I find. I hope it's not the relay as outlined in the thread jirasvet gave me the link to.

thanks

May 23, 2008 | 10:49 PM

C V Yarbrough

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From: Littleton Texas

Greetings,
I noticed this thread and thought I'd try an get a little help.
my door lock and window on the drivers side is not working but the passenger side works from the passenger side only. My Fob still unlocks the passenger side but not the drivers side.

I changed out the Door Control Moduel but that didn't fit my problem.
I also noticed that my door switch w/memory does not light up but the passenger side does. I have ordered the door switch but it's not here yet.

In regards to the big wire in the kick panel ,are you taking about the floor panel on the passenger side floorboard?
Thanks
C.V.