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1996 Chrysler Cirrus Repair Question


Topics covered: Door, Body, Ignition switch.
Mileage: 144,000 miles.

Asked on September 23, 2012

My electric locks not working.

Well i have a 1996 crysler cirrus lxi and well i had the car running and the electric locks would not lock the doors while it was running, it would unlock the doors but not unlock. but also when the car is off they work and itl unlock and lock.
Avatar Asked by justino689

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Replied on September 23, 2012

Is the driver door ajar indicator showing?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on September 24, 2012

No it does not

Tiny Response from justino689
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Replied on September 24, 2012

The Body Control Module is the brain of the system and when it notices the driver door is not cloed, it would ignore the locking function when ignition switch is turned on. You either need to remove the key or close the door to reactivate this function and this seems to be the symptoms as described.

Since the door ajar warning indicator is not working, it could be the BCM or ground connections that is causing the problem.

Check the ground connections at left kick panel.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on September 24, 2012

I will check that out thank you

Tiny Response from justino689
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