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Power Locks - Inoperative With Engine Running

09-006/03

2002 MIATA

POWER DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT
LOCK WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING

Note:
This bulletin supersedes the following TSB(s): 09-011/02. Please update your records accordingly.

BULLETIN NOTE

^ This bulletin supersedes bulletin 09-011/02, issued 07/24/02. The REPAIR PROCEDURE and PART(S) INFORMATION have been updated.

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2002 Miata equipped with power door locks, keyless entry, and perimeter alarm system.

DESCRIPTION

Customer complains of inability to lock the doors using the power door lock button (located on driver's door panel) while the engine is running. During this state, the perimeter alarm system causes a different voltage level at the door lock control module resulting in a no-lock condition. To correct this condition, install a revised perimeter alarm control module using the procedure outlined in this bulletin.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify customer concern with the engine running.

2. Prepare the vehicle for repair.

a. Record radio presets.

b. Disconnect negative battery cable.

3. Remove the lower dash panel.





^ Remove the (2) phillips head screws at the bottom corners of the panel.

4. Locate the perimeter alarm control module and unplug the 24-pin connector from the module.

5. Replace perimeter alarm control module with a revised part.

6. Plug the 24-pin connector into the alarm module.

7. Have the keyless entry transmitter nearby, and reconnect the negative battery cable.

NOTE:
The alarm may sound when the battery is first connected. Use the unlock button on the keyless entry transmitter to disarm the alarm.

8. Verify repair.

NOTE:
Start the engine and make sure the doors lock and unlock using the power door lock button inside the vehicle.

9. Turn ignition key to OFF and reinstall the lower dash panel.

10. Reprogram radio presets.





PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION





NOTE:
This information applies to verified customer complaints on vehicles covered under normal warranty. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information.