Door Locks - Power: Description

1989 Chevrolet Caprice Base, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8SECTION Description

The optional power door lock system has a motor in each door which actuates the lock through linkage. The system is actuated by a control switch on each front door. All doors lock and unlock at the same time from any control switch or manually from each door in the conventional manner. Each actuator motor has an internal circuit breaker which may require 1-3 minutes to reset.

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