Power Locks: Description and Operation

Actuator
The actuator is not repairable and is a part of the latch assembly.

Fuel Filler Door Lock Switch
The fuel filler door lock switch actuates a solenoid integral to the fuel filler door latch to release the fuel tank filler door.

Global Window Open/Close

WARNING: DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CYLINDER LOCK ROD OR DOOR LATCH. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

This vehicle is equipped with a global window open/close feature activated by turning the key to either the lock or unlock position and holding it there for at least three seconds. Turning the key to the lock position will close all of the windows. Turning the key to the unlock position will open all of the windows. This function can accidentally be activated when working around or with the driver side door cylinder lock rod or door latch causing the windows to abruptly open or close. To avoid personal injury, always disconnect the battery ground cable when working on or near the driver side door cylinder lock rod or door latch.

Lock cylinder Repair
Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.

Luggage Compartment Remote control Lock Switch
Refer to Keyless Entry for diagnostics.

Power Locks
The door lock system consists of:
^ interior front door latch remote control assembly
^ front door latch and cable assembly
^ exterior door handle and front door latch actuating rod
^ lock cylinder rod
^ door latch striker plate
^ door lock cylinder
^ adjunct actuator
^ circuit wiring and circuit protection
^ front door lock switch

Refer to Keyless Entry for diagnostics.

Theft Shield
The theft shield is:
^ located inside the driver door panel.
^ fastened near the bottom of the door and the door handle.

Trunk Release Lockout Switch
The trunk release lockout switch is:
^ located within the glove compartment.
^ disables the trunk release switch.