Door Lock Actuator Test

2011 Acura TL FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Door Lock Actuator Test



Door Lock Actuator Test

Driver's Door and Left Rear Door

1. Remove the door panel.

- Driver's door panel Front Door Panel Removal/Installation
- Left read door panel Rear Door Panel Removal/Installation

2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the actuator (B).

NOTE: The illustration shows the driver's door.






3. Check the actuator operation by connecting power and ground according to the table. To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.





4. If the actuator does not operate as specified, the actuator is faulty; replace the door latch:

- Driver's door latch Service and Repair
- Left rear door latch Service and Repair

Front Passenger's Door and Right Rear Door

1. Remove the door panel.

- Front passenger's door panel Front Door Panel Removal/Installation
- Right rear door panel Rear Door Panel Removal/Installation

2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the actuator (B).

NOTE: The illustration shows the front passenger's door.






3. Check the actuator operation by connecting power and ground according to the table. To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.





4. If the actuator does not operate as specified, the actuator is faulty; replace the door latch:

- Front passenger's door latch Service and Repair
- Right rear door latch Service and Repair

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