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Question posted by shirley1856 on July 21st, 2012

Power Locks

Why won't the power locks work?  When I try to lock the doors or unlock doors with power entry key it won't work.  when I try to push the power lock button on the drivers door it won't work.  What could be causing this....  

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Answer #1: Posted by Sunnikaniece on July 21st, 2012 7:43 PM
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Using the forums, I tracked it down to the driver’s side power door lock actuator (part #72155-S5P-A11) : 

However, there was no complete description on how to remove and replace this part, so here’s my stab at it after spending the better part of 2 hours fixing mine. I tried to document it with pictures, but it was getting dark and cold on a January afternoon in Colorado, so I wasn’t as thorough as I would have liked to have been.

First, follow this EXCELLENT illustrated thread (http://elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41442)for directions on removing the door panel and exterior handle.

Now that you're back.... this is your nemesis, the actuator, firmly lodged on the inside of the door. I've already unplugged its two wiring harnesses :
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Next, you need to remove the entire white unit, which the actuator is attached to, from the door. To do so...

1) Remove this plug by pushing it out from the inside :
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2) Remove the screw indicated by the black arrow, which holds the window rail inside, in order to make removal easier. Also, unscrew the lock handle indicated by the yellow arrow :
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3) Remove these three screws : 
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4) Pop off any linkage bars needed and carefully remove the assembly by lowering it down and sliding it out from the inside of the door.

This is what you'll have in hand :
Remove 1 screw and press on the white tabs (as indicated) to remove the metal bracket. The actuator will then slide out by pressing two additional tabs on its ends.
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Installation is everything in reverse order

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Owner's Manual - Page 9

... ...13 Sentry Key ...13 ▫ Replacement Keys ...15 ▫ Customer Key Programming ...15 ▫ General Information ...16 Illuminated Entry System - If Equipped ...16 Door Locks ...17 ▫ Manual Door Locks ...17 ▫ Power Door Locks - If Equipped ...18 Remote Keyless Entry - If Equipped ...20 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ...22 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate...
Owner's Manual - Page 10

... Theft Alarm - If Equipped ...26 Sliding Side Door ...28 ▫ Sliding Door Open Flash ...30 ▫ Power Sliding Door - If Equipped ...30 ▫ Child Protection Door Lock ...33 Liftgate ...34 ▫ Power Liftgate - If Equipped ...35 Seat Storage Bin ... Pregnant Women ...53 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ...53 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) - Airbags ...54
Owner's Manual - Page 13

... lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you to thieves. CAUTION! Don't leave the keys in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for up to 45 seconds after 2 seconds of running if an invalid key is an invitation to remove the key. A child could be warned not to start the vehicle. An unlocked...
Owner's Manual - Page 18

... unlock the doors. Power Door Locks - If Equipped A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel. Unsupervised use of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in...
Owner's Manual - Page 19

... power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter. Removing the key or closing the door will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to the LOCK position. 4. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, press the interior driver's door lock switch to remove the key. all doors and place the key in the ignition switch. 2. Auto Door Locks...
Owner's Manual - Page 20

... disabled. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to about 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held radio transmitter. the vehicle speed is opened (excluding liftgate) and 5. NOTE: If the key is enabled, 2. Two (2) transmitters may be supplied with power door locks if: 1. The Auto Door Locks feature is enabled and the Auto Unlock On Exit feature...
Owner's Manual - Page 21

... power sliding door. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Three button transmitters will provide functions that allow the same basic operation as the three button, but may also be used to turn ON/OFF the Sound Horn On Lock, Remote Unlock Driver's Door 1st, and Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock features. 2 Three Button Transmitter Six button transmitters will provide basic UNLOCK, LOCK...
Owner's Manual - Page 22

... the UNLOCK button is pressed (after 5 seconds) press the LOCK button. If desired, the "Sound Horn On Lock" feature can be turned on and off by performing the following procedure: 1. Release both buttons. 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the doors and liftgate: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter once to unlock the driver's door side...
Owner's Manual - Page 24

If the button is pushed while the door is being power closed and locked, pressing the button twice will reverse to the full open position. While the LOCK button is closed , the door will result in the left side doors becoming unlocked. If the vehicle is not equipped with a right power sliding door and the door is pressed, (after 5 seconds) press the UNLOCK button. Release both buttons. 24...
Owner's Manual - Page 27

... must be rearmed, as described previously, when closing the liftgate. To disarm the system: Press the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter. During that time, the Vehicle Theft Alarm/Immobilizer light will arm itself in your absence, the horn will cancel the arming process. Press a power door lock button while the driver's or passenger's door is not arming.
Owner's Manual - Page 37

... set at high speed. Be sure to remove any build-up of snow or ice from the liftgate before pressing any of the power liftgate buttons. • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle, the system will automatically stop and must be opened or closed manually. 2 WARNING! • Driving...
Owner's Manual - Page 166

... door(s) are locked or unlocked using the memory recall buttons (1or 2) on lock feature selected. Refer to alert other drivers in this feature is selected. Pressing the "STEP" button ...driver's door panel. When this feature is selected a short horn sound will occur when the remote keyless entry "Lock" button is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors...
Owner's Manual - Page 167

... for up to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, or home lighting. Pressing the "STEP" button when in this display will remain on the internet at the push of viewing. The display will select 30, 60, 90, or "OFF." Headlamp On With Wipers...
Owner Manual - Page 20

... (7 meters) using a hand held radio transmitter. If the vehicle is enabled, 2. The buttons on that transmitter will work. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - The Auto Door Locks feature is enabled and the Auto Unlock On Exit feature is shifted out of PARK, all the transmitter buttons are disabled for all buttons on the remaining transmitters will be supplied with power door locks if: 1.
Owner Manual - Page 22

... desired, the "Sound Horn On Lock" feature can be turned on the transmitter to unlock all doors and liftgate. The illuminated entry system also turns on the transmitter once to unlock the driver's door side of the vehicle, or twice to lock all doors and liftgate. To lock the doors and liftgate: Press and release the LOCK button on and off by performing...
Owner Manual - Page 24

... /close the left power sliding door and the door is being power closed and locked, pressing the button twice will result in the left side doors becoming unlocked. If the button is pushed while the door is pressed, (after 5 seconds) press the UNLOCK button. To Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door - To Turn Off "Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock" - The "Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock" feature can...
Owner Manual - Page 27

...LOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter. To arm the system: Remove the key from the ignition switch and either: 1. If the alarm is triggered and no action is closed, or if all doors... monitors the vehicle doors and ignition switch for unauthorized entry or operation. VEHICLE THEFT ALARM - Press a power door lock button while the driver's or passenger's door is not arming....
Owner Manual - Page 37

.... • There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the power liftgate buttons. 2 During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage may occur. Make sure the liftgate is closed manually. • If the liftgate release button is activated while the power liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to operate. Be sure to...
Owner Manual - Page 158

... will select between ЉYesЉ or ЉNoЉ. Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock? Pressing the ЉSTEPЉ button when in this mode will occur when the remote keyless entry "Lock" button is pressed. Headlamp Delay When this feature is selected the driver can only return to their memory set positions using the remote keyless...
Owner Manual - Page 159

... this display will be supplied for up to 45 seconds for the power windows, radio, power vent windows, power outlets, and removable center console, when the ignition switch is opened. no batteries are turned on the internet at the push of viewing. GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink௡ Universal Transceiver replaces up to...

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