DOOR LOCKS UP AND DOWN AND THEN DON'T WORK?

Tiny
CONNERMACDONALD
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I have had this issue several times, usually while driving. I will be driving, sometimes at highway speeds and sometimes at residential speeds and without warning, my gauge cluster will "turn off" and "turn on", as in the gauges will drop as if the truck is off then come right back on to where they should be given the driving circumstance. The door locks will lock and unlock over and over. If I shut the truck off while this is occurring and try to start the truck back up, it makes no attempt to even crank as if the battery were dead. After waiting a few minutes, go to try and start the truck again and it starts right up only leaving the radio clock and date reset and the air controls reset to 74° on both driver and passenger controls.

I have also experienced the issue while trying to start the truck. I will attempt to start the truck and get a no crank, turn the key back and then try again and will start. Again, clock/date and air controls reset.

On one occasion, I had drove my truck for about 10 minutes, parked and locked it using the remote, then came back maybe 5 minutes later to realize my remote would not unlock the truck. I tried several times to unlock it using the remote until I gave up and unlocked it with my key manually. As I was getting into my truck after unlocking it, my alarm started going off. Using my remote, hitting the unlock button turned the alarm off. Started the truck and again, clock/date and air controls were reset.

I have taken my truck to a GM dealer but was told they can't do anything unless the problem occurs for them. I have seen provably hundreds of posts exactly like mine with no real clear solution...or I see about 10 different "possible" solutions. I really just need something straight forward so I know what I'll be getting myself into as far as time and money, which both are hard to come by these days!

This is a video of a guy with the exact same problem and was able to catch it on video:

http://youtu.be/ozFSIuHTDMw

As far as the ignition switch goes, I'm concerned that the random issue would have to occur to be able to diagnose whether that was the root cause or not? Since it is so random, it may not do it and may not see a voltage drop in the switch?

I've seen multiple comments/posts about the 175A fuse needing replaced because it will end up arcing, but there are no signs of arcing in my case.
I can't recall for sure, but I would imagine that when I took my truck to the dealer and told them the issue and informed them ahead of time that there are multiple TSBs of the issue, that they would have gone through and checked the fuse and toequed it to the proper specs, as well as checked battery cables and connections and looked for corrosion.

Thanks!
Friday, March 28th, 2014 AT 8:30 PM

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Tiny
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I can't say wha the dealer has or has not done, but from having worked in dealers 15 yrs things haven'tchanged much and they don't eget paid much to look at a tsb. If you happen touse your parking brake that area may be the problem because the tsb's I've read mostly are for improper installation of aftermarket parts. The harness near parking brake which I have pic of where to check as well as those neat little devices the progressive insurance likes to have you plug in to your aldl that screw up the electronics in the vehicle. So if you have one take it out and see if anything changes without seeing this vehicle in action or for any mechanic for that matter it h as to do it while in their possession otherwise you will get answers like we give. We are not machines we are human and relate on our experience and other little things we have picked up through the years. So check the areas where the pics are showing and check fuse 46 underhood for corrosion an dthe fusible links in pic wiggle them around and see if theywill repeat your problem theymay have a strand broken or two just hanging on and causing the problem. I have nothing further to add.
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Saturday, March 29th, 2014 AT 10:48 AM
Tiny
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Thank you very much for your input and advice. I appreciate your time and expertise!
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Saturday, March 29th, 2014 AT 11:22 AM
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How do I install electric locks on my 2006 gmc sierra 1500? It has regular locks right now.
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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We only recommend direct fit parts. If the vehicle didn't come with PW, you are going to do more than you want. I have seen, however, aftermarket kits. Check out the parts stores and see if they offer something.
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
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PAUL STEELREATH
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I have power windows and locks on my Sierra. Sometimes when the ignition is on, the windows do not roll up or down. The small lights on the door panel go out indicating there is no power to the switches. However, when the ignition is in the acc. Position, the windows and locks work fine. I'm thinking there is a problem in the steering column, maybe a bad connection or something. I took the door panel off to check the wiring harnesses, and they seemed to be ok. What do you think?
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
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Hi Paul Steelreath,

Thank you for the donation.

I woulod lean more towards a faulty ignition switch. Apart from the power windows and door locks, are there any other components that do not work at the same time?
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
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PAUL STEELREATH
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When the truck is running, power to all of the door panel controls goes out. This includes the mirrors, locks, and windows. I have noticed when driving at night, when the door panel controls are lit up, these lights tend to go on and off constantly. When the lights are on, everything works fine, but when they flicker off, nothing works. I was thinking it was in the ignition switch too because in the acc. Position, everything works fine. However, I haven't tried to locate the problem because I don't have a wiring schematic of the ignition.
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
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Which model do you have and what is the VIN code?
1500, 1500 HD, 2500 HD or 3500?
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
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PAUL STEELREATH
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I have a 2006 1500 2wd ext cab SLE2. VIN # is 1GTEC19T26Z139163.
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
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I have emailed you the ignition power distribution schematics.

Let me know if it is helpful.
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
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My 05 Sierra has a problem with the rear door lock actuators. They will lock, but will not unlock. I had the dealer diagnose the problem and they said "Found open circuit in both rear door lock actuators, must replace" So I did, and the problem is not with the actuators, but rather with the electrical wiring. Front driver and passenger works fine. Where do I start?
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
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ED_12ROD
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You can start by cheching the wiring by using a circuit l;ight tester if the wiring good at the connector its your actuator not the wiring. Thats the best way to go in that type of situation.
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 9:49 AM (Merged)
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Electrical problem
2004 GMC Sierra V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

Hi. Im looking for wiring diagrams for Power door lock system.

My problem is when I lock and unlock the door by switch from diver's and passenger's side and remote key all works without rear both side door unlock.

Front door lock and unlock works. Rear door works for lock but doesn't work unlock.

I check power to rear door lock actuator. One way comes power(lock), but another way doent come power(unlock).

They have 2 wires pink and gray. I checked short.
Pick wire doesnt have short. But gray wire has short.

Front side doesnt have any short.

So I think the gray wire something wrong but I dont have wiring diagram for door lock.

Please some one give me the diagrams for door locks.

I already got wiring diagrams for driver's side door module and passenger side door module. But I need door lock wiring diagrams.

Thank you for your time and help.
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 9:50 AM (Merged)
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Do me a favor first, look on your option sticker that should be on the inside of the glove box door. I am looking for option YE9. You make mention of the vehicle having door modules, it looks like only the YE9 option has door modules. If you have YE9, it could be a very simple test. Locate your I/P fuse block, which I believe is under the left side end cap. There are two relays labeled lock and unlock. Swap the two relays. If now the rear doors unlock, and not lock, replace the relay that is now in the lock relay cavity.
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 9:50 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes, I checked relay its works. Front door lock and unlock all works. Only rear unlock is not working.

I pulled out one connector from fuse box witch is you told me.
From connector to rear door is okay. But I check power from fuse box side connector when I push lock unlock.
Lock side I get power from it but I didnt get power from unlock side.

So I guess fuse block is something wrong.
I will check more.

Thank you for your time and help
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 9:50 AM (Merged)
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You never stated if you had YE9, I can only guess you do if you are having rear door issues. Here is some schematics. Sorry about the size, it is the best reproduction I can do.
Actuators - Crew Cab w/YE9


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/309872_1242066_1.jpg




https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/309872_1242065_1.jpg




https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/309872_1242063_1.jpg

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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 9:50 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thank you so much. I will try change the fuse block.
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 9:50 AM (Merged)
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I have a 2004 GMC Sierra crew cab and someone broke into the truck by apparently sticking a screwdriver into the lock cylinder on the driver side door. This is the only key lock on the truck. If my keyless entry fails to work I can't get in my truck. The cylinder has now fallen inside the door and I am wondering how difficult it would be to replace it myself. Can you give a basic instructions on how to replace the lock?
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 9:50 AM (Merged)
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Need to remove the inner door panel. Is the sheetmetal hogged out where they spun the lock in the door? Might want to take a look at that as well or the new lock wont work either. The door panel mostly pops on and off. There are a few screws near the door handle and arm rest, the rest should just pop off, start at the bottom so you can look behind the panel to see where th enext spot is to pop it off
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 9:50 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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If you could ground the tan/black wire as shown at the BCM, it could control the relay as well. If there is no power on the tan and black wire, then there is a problem with the power to, or through the relay.
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