Power Door Locks
01-29-2017, 11:51 PM
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Power Door Locks
I am currently putting my 85 T/A back together. I've done very well so far. I've gotten to the point of getting ready to put my new door panels on. I just got power back to the car today and I found out my power locks are not working. Anyone have any ideas?
01-30-2017, 09:47 AM
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Re: Power Door Locks
Here's some trouble shooting info,it's for the 86 Firebird,it's the same for 85
01-30-2017, 11:00 AM
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Re: Power Door Locks
Look at the simple stuff first, i.e. the fuse. It could be as simple as that. If not the fuse, then get the multimeter out and start checking where power is lost.
01-30-2017, 02:11 PM
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Re: Power Door Locks
Yes, check the CTSY or ACCY fuse. If that is blown you also won't have power mirrors, dome light, horn, third brake light, or lighter
01-31-2017, 03:00 PM
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Re: Power Door Locks
Once your sure the fuses, circuit breaker, wiring is OK;
Unscrew the relay from it's mounting location, replace the mounting screw with a clean one and re-screw the relay back in place. The relay is grounded to the body and this ground can be lost if there is any crud/corrosion in that area.
Unscrew the relay from it's mounting location, replace the mounting screw with a clean one and re-screw the relay back in place. The relay is grounded to the body and this ground can be lost if there is any crud/corrosion in that area.