Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Power Door Lock Actuator: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION OF DOOR LOCK SOLENOID
INSPECT SOLENOID OPERATION
(Front and Rear door)




(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 4 and negative (-) lead to terminal 3, checkthat the solenoid operation in the lock (Pull) direction.
(b) Check that there is no continuity between terminals 1 and 2.





(c) Connect the positive (+) lead from the batterv to terminal 3 and negative (-) lead to terminal 4, checkthat the solenoid operation in the unlock (Push) direction.
(d) Check that there is continuity between terminals 1 and 2.

If operation is not as specified, replace the solenoid.

(Back door)




(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and negative () lead to terminal 4, check that the solenoid operation in the lock (Pull) direction.
(b) Check that there is no continuity between terminals 1 and 3.





(c) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 4 and negative (-) lead to terminal 2, check that the solenoid operation in the unlock (Push) direction.
(d) Check that there is continuity between terminals 1 and 3.

If operation is not as specified, replace the solenoid.