Re: [DMCForum] locks left/right

[Chris Almy <chris.almy@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Since you are going to the actuators regardless, you can check for a few 
things to insure they will work properly. First, disconnect the Lockzilla. 
With one door locked and the other unlocked, make sure both trigger wires 
are grounded (the brown/pink and brown/slate ones). Now switch both doors 
from being locked/unlocked and check the trigger wires again. If both 
remain grounded, then your switches in the door are fine and so is the 
wiring. Since you already tested both solenoids individually, we already 
know the power wiring is working.

Assuming the Lockzilla is in good working condition, then you should be all 
set for the actuators. Later on if you feel like treating yourself, get a 
basic keyless entry system or better yet, a Wings-a-loft kit from DPNW. 
It's truly a wonderful thing to never have to use keys or a door handle to 
get into the DeLorean!

Chris
VIN 4099

At 01:45 AM 4/26/2005 -0500, you wrote:
>Good thought.  That could explain why both lock and unlock work from the
>driver's side--it could have the partially bad solenoid, which doesn't
>have to do any work when I'm toggling that switch, but which can't do the
>work when toggled electrically at the same time as the other one.
>
>A PO has engraved "7-93" on the solenoids, so I assume they were replaced
>in 1993.  The LockZilla also has a 1993 date on it.  If both these parts
>were put in at the same time, I'd hope the solenoids wouldn't have died in
>the intervening years, but I suppose it could have happened anyway.
>
>I've got a few scary exams approaching on Thursday and must resist the
>urge to spend time on the car between now and then, but after then, I'll
>have a chance to investigate this possibility.
>
>-andrew


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