Inspection & Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Disable air bag system before working around steering column or removing any air bag system component. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
article in RESTRAINTS.
CAUTION:
When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES
article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
NOTE:
Keep driver's window rolled down during testing to avoid being locked out of vehicle.
Verify customer concern by operating door locks to duplicate condition. Visually inspect components. If inspection reveals an obvious concern which can be easily serviced, correct malfunction before continuing inspection and verification.
Mechanical
- Binding Or Damaged Linkage
- Misaligned Doors
Electrical
- Low Battery Charge
- Faulty Fuse(s)
- Loose Or Corroded Connectors
- Faulty GEM
- Faulty Door Lock Control Switch
- Faulty Door Lock Actuator
- Damaged Wiring
- Damaged Transmitter
- Faulty Transmitter Batteries