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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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My locks unlock and lock themselves all the time. Whats going on?
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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bad door lock actuator... if 1 is bad it can cause the the locks to open an close randomly.. to find out which 1 do a process of elimination...unplug them all an 1 by 1 plug them in and see when the locks cycle.. u may need to wait a bit in between plugging in the locks..
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where are the actuators located?
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yes, other than changing plugs and oil im a noob
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inside the door.. they are connected to the cables that open the door latch an lock an unlock the door ..

its funny i think my drivers rear door is on its way out.... coincidence?
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lol, maybe
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only problem is i'd usually just add an aftermarket actuator to the oem mechanism. but i have the easy door (auto close option) which is now not working either... 900 to replace... gotta love it...
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geese, thats crazy. ill def go aftermarket when i get to that point. i have to come up with the money soon for an alternator and coil packs for my 1j. sucks being broke.
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