LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 1996 >> Windstar Base, 3.8 4 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Body & Frame >> Door Locks >> Power Door Lock System >> Component Testing >> Door Lock Actuator

Door Lock Actuator

CAUTION: When performing the following test, use a circuit protected DVOM and do not hold power to solenoid more than 5 seconds.
  1. Apply battery power and ground to actuator terminals. Actuator solenoid should operate. Actuator rod should complete its travel in less than one second. Reverse leads to actuator solenoid. Solenoid should operate in reverse direction at same speed.
  2. Using DVOM, test actuator solenoid draw (stall test). Reverse leads to check reverse draw. Current draw should not exceed 6.2 amps.