Power lock reset?

General Lee · Post by **General Lee** » 28 Feb 2011, 11:57

on my 2000 S70 with only 50K miles, the driver side doors and windows had problems so I installed a new module in the driver's door- thanks for the helpful pictures. It fixed the window issues hands down, but the lock problem did not change. It also seemed like the doors became "confused". After I powered it up, the lock sometimes unlocked the passenger side. It seemed like it went through the full cycle, not just the lock portion. The driver's side worked for a click or two then seemed "tired", one went up halfway, the other just moved slightly. Any thought that there is a way to reset something so that they are all moving in unison? I thought that this would be an easy fix, and installing the module was easy, I just need more power!!!

Post by **JRL** » 28 Feb 2011, 12:08

Exactly WHAT module?

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 28 Feb 2011, 12:42

From your description, you've replaced the window master switch.
That'll get windows back online, but the doorlocks are a different thing.

After 12 years of locking and unlocking, the things just wear out.
You'll need to replace the latch/lock mechanisms in the "lazy" doors.
This is not a part you want to cheap out on, so stay away from the used ones.
They'll be just as tired as the ones you're replacing, so Go New.

And while you're chatting up the dealer, get a dozen fresh door panel clips.
After 12 years, I can say pretty confidently that some will break...
Ah, yes - Blood, sweat and the sound of snapping plastic!

General Lee · Post by **General Lee** » 28 Feb 2011, 15:50

Thanks. Is the latch/lock one motor or a collection of junk I have to source out?

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 28 Feb 2011, 20:20

All one part.
It also incorporates the door open/closed switch.
Not too tough a swap, although the driver's door takes
a little more effort due to the key cylinder linkage.

BTW -

Congrats on the Low Miles!
50K is quite good for one of these.
I just passed 126K today.