How To Dianose Civic Power Door Locks

Diagnosis if all of the door locks are inoperative start your diagnosis at the fuse box.

How to dianose civic power door locks.

You should see the voltage polarity toggle with each switch activation. Replacement of the door latch mechanism is the only reliable long term solution. To unlock the doors the switch reverses the polarity of the voltage applied to the solenoid. An inoperative power door lock can be caused by the switch solenoid wiring problem or mechanical problem within the linkage of the affected door.

Note the bracket screwed onto the door frame. Screw the actuator onto the bracket. Unplug the door lock actuator electrical connector. Helpful guide on diagnosing power door lock problems with the passenger multiplex control unit and the door lock actuators.

Locate a good spot to mount the bracket. It s time to attach the factory door lock rod to the power actuator rod provided with the kit. If the actuator now moves freely the door latch mechanism is sticky or binding. Step 4 attach adapter rod.

To check if the door latch mechanism is the problem disconnect the mechanical linkages that connect the power door lock actuator to the door latch mechanism and activate the door lock. 2004 honda odyssey ex passenger m. Door lock systems operate the actuator by toggling positive negative voltage to the actuator. Refer to the brackets on the left.