Power Door Locks - Stiff Operation

Bulletin No.: 027/95
Issued: 8/10/95
Revised:

Category
S

Applicable Model/s
1990-94
Protege

Subject
STIFF OPERATION OF POWER DOOR LOCK

APPLICABLE MODELS/VINS
1990-94 Protege models.

DESCRIPTION

The door lock on some vehicles may seem stiff when operating. The design of the previous actuator has changed to reduce the effort required for operation. Service Bulletin, Cat. S, No. 019/93 detailed this change. Customers complaining of this symptom should have the vehicle inspected and repair according to the instructions in this bulletin.

NOTE:
The power door lock actuator stiffness does not affect the locking ability of the door locks.

REPAIR PROCEDURE





Step 1 - Linkage and Rod Check

1. Check for bending of all rods and linkage.
^ If bent, repair or replace.
^ Recheck the lock actuation force. If still stiff proceed to step 2

Step 2 - Door Lock Assembly Check

1. Remove rod A between the power door actuator "1" and door lock assembly "2".
2. Move the door lock knob up and down by hand.
^ Check the force required for movement.
^ If normal, go to step 3.
^ If heavy, check linkage "B" and repair or replace as necessary.

3. Recheck the force required for door lock knob movement.
^ If normal, go to step 3.
^ If still heavy, replace the door lock assembly.

Step 3 - Power Door Lock Actuator Check

1. With rod A removed, operate the power door lock actuator.
^ If the actuator does not operate smoothly, replace the actuator.








PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION

(Applies to verified customer complaints on vehicles covered under normal warranty.)

Warranty Type: A
Symptom Code: 64
Damage Code: 92
Part Number Main Cause: See Parts information
Quantity: 1 (Replace)
0 (Repair)

Operation Number Labor Hours:
S1007XRX 0.4Hrs. (Front Door Lock Assy.)
S1011XRX 0.4Hrs. (Front Power Door Lock Actuator)
S1017XRX 0.3Hrs. (Front Door Lock Knob)
S1108XRX 0.4Hrs. (Rear Door Lock Assy.)
S1111XRX 0.4Hrs. (Rear Power Door Lock Actuator)
S1117XRX 0.3Hrs. (Rear Door Lock Knob)