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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 205 (DOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPOWER DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE - LOCKOUT FEATURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Power Door Locks Inoperative - Lockout Feature

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Power Door Locks Inoperative - Lockout Feature
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Power Door Locks Inoperative - Lockout Feature

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Door Lock/Indicator Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Power Door Systems Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check for the door systems? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Door Systems 
2 Verify that the power door locks Lockout feature is inoperative.
Does the power door locks Lockout feature operate normally?		 Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3 Are the power door locks inoperative? Go to Symptoms - Doors  Go to Step 4 
4
  1. Close all the doors.
  2. Open and close each door while observing the courtesy lamps.
Did the courtesy lamps illuminate for each door tested?		 Go to Step 5  Go to Courtesy Lamps Inoperative in Lighting Systems
5
  1. Insert the ignition key fully into the ignition cylinder.
  2. Open the driver's door.
Does the chime activate?		 Go to Step 6  Go to Chime Inoperative in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console
6 Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 7  -
7 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 System OK Go to Step 3 
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