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1999 GMC Safari Repair Question


Topics covered: Door, Fuse, Wiring.
Mileage: 49,000 miles.

Asked on August 17, 2011

Elecrical

Power locks don't work from door but do work from remote. Also at same time this happened the rear top lift up door won't stay up. 1999 Safari.
Avatar Asked by Ivanho

Answer

Replied on September 5, 2011

Check the wiring between the door and the door frame for damaged wiring to the switch in the door. Then check to see if there is power to the switch on the door.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on September 6, 2011

No damaged wires that I could find and no power to switch. Fuzes you can visually inspect all ok.

Tiny Response from Ivanho
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Replied on September 6, 2011

The only thing to do is to trace the power wires back to the power supply to locate where the power is lost. Check the fuses for continunity. They may look good and still be bad.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on October 8, 2011

I had the same problem with my 1996 safari. It turns out the power door locks are some how tied in with the lighter fuse circuit. I followed all my wire and some one mentioned it to me. As soon as I replaced the fuse for my lighter and accessory ports they started working.

Tiny Answered by murtaugh1974
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Replied on October 9, 2011

It's worth a try...

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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