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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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Default Power lock inoperative

Left door PL does not unlock w/fob or w/door switch. weird--it locks, but not unlock. Any thots????
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It is probably a relay in the left door module inside the door. Mine would not lock until I replaced the relay. I tried cutting off part of the relay case and cleaning the points - it worked for a while but then became erratic again. There is a post somewhere on this repair. Try post 24 in the Ultimated DIY sticky.

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Read my write up, it will explain everything.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...w-problem.html

If you can't do the soldering, let me know. Good luck.
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thanx for the info. wilco
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Have your battery checked.
Had the same problem. Had the battery checked and it had 370 cranking amps rather than 750. Meter said it was bad. Replaced it and problem went away.
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Originally Posted by Benpup
Have your battery checked.
Had the same problem. Had the battery checked and it had 370 cranking amps rather than 750. Meter said it was bad. Replaced it and problem went away.
that's weird !!!!!!
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