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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSPOWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEMSYSTEM TESTSTEST D: LOCKOUT FEATURE INOPERATIVE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Test D: Lockout Feature Inoperative
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Test D: Lockout Feature Inoperative
- If door system diagnostic system check has been performed, go to next step. If door system diagnostic system check has not been performed, go to DOOR SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
- Verify that power door locks lockout feature is inoperative. If lockout feature does not operate normally, go to next step. If lockout feature operates normally, perform test procedure while wiggling related wiring and harness connectors. This can often cause intermittent fault to appear.
- If power door locks are not inoperative, go to next step. If power door locks are inoperative, go to SYMPTOM INDEX .
- Close all doors. Open and close each door while observing courtesy lights. If courtesy lights illuminate for each door, go to next step. If courtesy lights do not illuminate for each door, repair courtesy light concern. See ILLUMINATION/INTERIOR LIGHTS article.
- Insert ignition key fully into ignition cylinder. Open driver door. If chime activates, go to next step. If chime does not activate, repair chime concern. See ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS article.
- Replace Body Control Module (BCM). See BODY CONTROL MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Program BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING/REGULAR PRODUCTION OPTION CONFIGURATION under PROGRAMMING. After repairs, go to next step.
- Operate system in order to verify repair. If system operates normally, system is okay. If system does not operate normally, go to step 3 .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.