Driver side door lock is giving me trouble
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Naples Florida
Driver side door lock is giving me trouble
When I go to lock my car sometimes the drivers side lock wont work. If I press on it mulitiple times sometimes it will work. Whats wrong with it? Is this an expensive fix?
Racer
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: South Orange Co. CA
I have a problem with my passenger side lock not UNlocking (2000 vert), which has been reported before. Someone suggested that there's not enough voltage to drive the lock due to low battery voltage or bad connections. I took the inside door panel off to work on it, but it was just a bit beyond a DIY job. Since it's my passenger side, I don't worry about it too much, except that sometimes I have to unlock the door from the inside to let my passenger in.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: small town in S.E Pa. PA
St. Jude Donor '03-'04
There are two things that cause this problem.. one is the DCM, this is the most common problem, The other is a pinched wire that goes through the rubber accordion duct in the top of the door jam under the A pillar. look at the orange wire and the black wire for any crimps..
there is one door control module in each door...
there is one door control module in each door...
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Rockville Centre NY
Originally Posted by ROCKnROLL
It could be the DCM (door control module).
It's a problem that is somewhat common on the C5.
Check for codes and see what you come up with.
It's a problem that is somewhat common on the C5.
Check for codes and see what you come up with.
That's what it was on my 2002. Replaced it myself. What do you want, the DCM is made in Mexico!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Atlanta metro Ga.
Originally Posted by BrightRed C5 SWFL
If it is the module is it expensive to replace?
