Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2013REGAL TURBO PREMIUM, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 164 (POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM AND RELEASE SYSTEMS)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPOWER DOOR CHILD LOCK MALFUNCTIONCOMPONENT TESTING
2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard Trans
Component Testing
2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Component Testing
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Door Latch Test
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate rear A23 door latch assembly.
- Install a 25 A fused jumper wire between one of the control terminals and 12 V. Momentarily install a jumper wire between the other control terminal and ground. Reverse the jumper wires at least two times, the rear A23 door latch assembly should perform the LOCK and UNLOCK functions.
- If it does not perform as specified, replace the rear A23 door latch assembly.
Relay Test
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the KR113 rear door handle disable relay.
- Test for 60-180 Ξ© between terminals 1 and 2.
- If the not within the specified range, replace the KR113 rear door handle disable relay.
- Test for infinite resistance between the following terminals:
- 3 and 2
- 3 and 5
- 3 and 1
- 1 and 5
- If not the specified value, replace the KR113 rear door handle disable relay.
- Install a 5 A fused jumper wire between relay terminal 2 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 1 and ground. Test for less than 2 Ξ© between terminals 3 and 5.
- If greater than the specified range, replace the KR113 rear door handle disable relay.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.