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Saturn door locks locking and unlocking and service lights on.
For vehicles equipped with door lock cylinders the door can still be opened using the key.
If there is a conflict in one of the door locks that tells the module it is not closed or not locked the module will cycle the locks.
Power door lock mech fails to unlock on door this will sometimes cause door to not unlock.
Vue when i started the car up it ran for a few seconds and shut down the check engine light came on as well as the service.
When i got the car i just went to the junkyard and got a new switch for like 2.
I also find that when using the alarm system to lock unlock the car the doors automatically lock within seconds of unlocking.
The battery is fine and so is fuse 63 i also cant see any obvious cuts in the door wires.
First try replacing the remote battery to be sure it is not causing the issue.
Concern is in a accident you may not be able to exit car.
If fixed the problem.
Manufacture seems to know this happens.
The relays will start energizing clicking rapidly for a time then stop then start again.
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For vehicles with traditional style door lock cylinders and keys a bad power door lock relay will merely disable the power door lock feature.
When you put the car in park the door locks should unlock they do not.
If i use the key in the passenger side it will lock unlock all doors properly.
The remote should also be checked for stuck buttons.
First occurrence it was fixed under warranty.
Try this bulletine if ur door switch is triggering it will cycle ur locks and dome light if u dont find anything with the bulletine then most likely u have a bad body control module and i would take it to the dealer for that because the new has to be programed let me know what u find.
However this only occurs in colder weather.
Repeat the process for the other front door.
The door lock actuator switch could be it.
His mechanic took the switch out because the locks were locking themselves and ultimately killing his battery.
If the carpet near the door speaker on either side is wet or has a musty mildew odor or moisture is present under the carpet pull back the carpet to allow fresh air to dry the carpet and padding.
The body control module controls the locking function.
Power door locks fail to unlock.
When you start the vehicle and put it in drive the door locks lock then it starts the symphony of clicking and clacking.
Let me know if you have more questions.
However vehicles without door lock cylinders will not be able to lock or unlock the doors until power is restored.
The tailgate no longer locks unlocks when the drivers door lock unlock button is pushed.
Refer to trim panel replacement side front door in si or the appropriate saturn ion service manual.
My door locks are going crazy.
2007 saturn vue v6 awd.