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2002 Chrysler Intrepid BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
All Doors Failing To Lock From Any Switch
NOTE:
After making any repairs, perform BODY VERIFICATION TESTΒ
under VERIFICATION TESTS.
Possible Causes:
- Fused B+ Circuit In Junction Block
- Lock Relay Output Circuit Short To Ground
- Door Lock Relay - Open/Shorted To Ground
- Door Lock Relay - Shorted Terminals
- Door Unlock Relay Ground Open
- Door Unlock Relay Ground Circuit Open
- Junction Block - Lock Relay Control Circuit Open
- Body Control Module - Lock Relay Control Open
Testing
- Turn ignition off. Remove door lock relay from junction block. See Figure and Figure . Connect a 12-volt test light between ground and door lock relay connector terminals No. 82 and 83. If test light illuminates brightly at both terminals, leave door lock relay removed and go to next step. If test light does not illuminate brightly at both terminals, replace junction block. See JUNCTION BLOCKΒ under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). Connect test light between door lock relay connector terminals No. 83 and 85. Using scan tool, actuate door lock relay. If test light flashes, leave door lock relay removed and go to next step. If test light does not flash, leave door lock relay removed and go to step Β 8 .
- Measure resistance between door lock relay (component side) terminals No. 85 and 86. See Figure . If resistance is 50-90 ohms, leave door lock relay removed and go to next step. If resistance is not 50-90, replace door lock relay. See POWER DOOR LOCKS & TRUNK RELEASE - CONCORDE, INTREPID & 300M article.
- Measure resistance between door lock relay (component side) terminal No. 86 and terminals No. 30, 87 and 87a. If any resistance is less than 1000 ohms, replace door lock relay. If all resistances are 1000 ohms or more, leave door lock relay removed and go to next step.
- Remove door unlock relay and driver door unlock relay from junction block. See Figure , Figure and Figure . Measure resistance between ground and door lock relay connector terminal No. 81. If resistance is less than 1000 ohms, replace junction block. See JUNCTION BLOCKΒ under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If resistance is 100 ohms or more, leave door unlock relay removed and go to next step.
- Measure resistance between door unlock relay (component side) terminals No. 30 and 87a. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, replace door unlock relay. If resistance is 5 ohms or less, leave door unlock relay removed and go to next step.
- Measure resistance between ground and door unlock relay connector terminal No. 79. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, replace junction block. See JUNCTION BLOCKΒ under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, fault may be intermittent. Check related wiring and connectors for poor connections or damage to wiring harness. See WIRING DIAGRAMSΒ . Repair any problems found as necessary. If no problems are found, check if any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) apply to vehicle. If no TSBs apply, test is complete.
- Ensure ignition is off. Remove Body Control Module (BCM) from back of junction block. Measure resistance between door lock relay connector terminal No. 85 and terminal No. 15 at BCM connector on back of junction block. See Figure and Figure . If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULEΒ under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, replace junction block. See JUNCTION BLOCKΒ under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
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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.
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