Thank you to all who helped. The problem was in the lock module. Jace VIN 3488 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ryan Wright" <ryanpwright@xxxxxxxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 12:26 AM Subject: Re: [DML] Help! Door lock problem! >> Here is a new development. While verifying that the module itself was >> getting power, I also checked the capacitors. While the system was >> "unlocked", the lock capacitor was holding at 12v, and the unlock >> capacitor >> was holding at .5v. When I "locked" the system, the unlock capacitor was >> holding at 12v, and the lock capacitor was holding at .5v. So when I >> went >> to unlock, the system responded and unlocked, however now both capacitors >> were holding at .5v. Obviously, when I went to lock again, there was not >> enough standby power to activate. The module is getting steady power at >> this time. I am not an electrician, so I'm not sure why it's taking so >> long >> for the capacitors (which just got replaced because I thought the old >> ones >> were shot) to charge again. They do eventually charge because I am able >> to >> lock/unlock again after some time. >> > > The problem is definitely in the lock module then. Unfortunately, you > have just moved beyond my realm of expertise - I'm not an electrical > engineer, either - so I'll have to bow out. I see Elvis responded, if > anyone can help you solve this he's your man. He's helped me out on > several occasions with things like this. ;-) > > Good luck, and sorry I couldn't be of more help! > > -Ryan > > > > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx > > For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see > www.dmcnews.com > > To search the archives or view files, log in at > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/