Re: [DML] Wiring for Door Locks and Headlights - Revisited

[Chris Almy <chris.almy@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Shannon,
As noted, what you want is part of the normal operation of the car's door 
locking system. Both the key and inside switch are mechanically linked 
together. If you look inside while unlocking the car, you should see the 
switch move. If the passenger inside switch operates the driver's side 
door, then you have a mechanical issue.

Most likely the locks are out of alignment. This can cause all sorts of 
problems. The outside key probably can't move the internal locks enough to 
engage the switch that operates the electronics. Check the following link 
for directions on aligning the locks:
http://www.dmcnews.com/bulletins/ST-10-8.81.html

Another method that I did on both my doors was to remove the front lock 
link. With only one of the latches locking, you don't have to worry about 
alignment. You can see it in the diagram on the last page of the link above.

As mentioned in the past, the stock electric door locks are very 
unreliable. It would be best to either rebuild the lock controller or 
upgrade it. Also replacing the solenoids with actuators would also be a 
wise idea. If you can't do either, just disconnect the lock controller. The 
locks will still work, but the they won't be synchronized with each other.

When I first got my D, it locked me in several times. After fixing the 
nonaligned locks, a dead solenoid and faulty lock controller, my locks work 
perfectly. Needless to say, I have no faith in the stock system.

Chris
VIN 4099

At 02:25 AM 10/30/2004 +0000, you wrote:
>My previous post regarding the door lock question was not clear. I
>want to wire the right side door so that when I'm on the outside with
>a key, I can unlock or lock both doors, not just the right door. When
>I unlock or lock the doors using the key on the driver's side, it
>does both doors. On the right side it does only the right door. My
>previous post led people to belive I was having the problem from
>inside the car. Everything works fine inside.
>
>Shannon
>VIN 16113






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