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Old May 15, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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Power locks died one day

I just realized my power locks died. I'm hoping its a short since I don't feel like changing lock solenoids. Basically, both went out at the same time, all fuses are good, and I don't have a wiring diagram.
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Old May 15, 2005 | 02:08 PM
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Mine are not working as well as the power mirrors pointed out in the electric Gremlins post. I did come across a set of doorlock buttons on eBay though. I can't get my hands on a 1989 manual due to damn collectors for the Turbo T/A
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Old May 15, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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Relay is located behind the drivers side kick pannel. Dual relay inside one housing I think. Fairly big. Both seloniods would not die at the same time nor the switches. Gotta be something common so I'd do most of my troubleshooting there. You will likely need a diagram or if you can just grab the relay from a junkyard car and swap it in for cheap.
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Old May 15, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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Oh, I forgot to add that the power is supplied from a power distrubution block above the fuse box. It woud be attached to the metal right about 8 or 10 inches above the relay. Think you have to drop the fuse box to get access to it. Been years since I've been in that area.
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Old May 15, 2005 | 05:26 PM
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Originally posted by HalfInchWrench
Relay is located behind the drivers side kick pannel. Dual relay inside one housing I think. Fairly big. Both seloniods would not die at the same time nor the switches. Gotta be something common so I'd do most of my troubleshooting there. You will likely need a diagram or if you can just grab the relay from a junkyard car and swap it in for cheap.
You're my hero. I just relocated that box becuase I put some 6.5" speakers down there, it just came loose is my assumption. I'll test that out now. THANKS!
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Old May 15, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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I'm thinking something besides simple blade fuses as well. Is that the same components for an '89? I'd have great difficulty getting a 'junkyard dog' donor!
Bill
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Old May 15, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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I've never touched a TTA but I can't see why that would be different. Have a look. The PM are out of that same distrubution block.
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Old May 15, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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Originally posted by firebirdjosh
You're my hero. I just relocated that box becuase I put some 6.5" speakers down there, it just came loose is my assumption. I'll test that out now. THANKS!
The screw that holds the relay is the ground I believe. If you move it it has to be tied to ground.
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