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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 MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2000NEON ES, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEBODY, CAB CONTROL SYSTEMSBODY CONTROL MODULESSYSTEM TESTSPOWER DOOR LOCKS/RKEAUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK INOPERATIVE
2000 Dodge and Ram Neon ES, Automatic
Automatic Door Lock Inoperative
2000 Dodge and Ram Neon ES, AutomaticSECTION Automatic Door Lock Inoperative
NOTE:
After making any repairs, perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST under VERIFICATION TESTS. Unless instructed otherwise in test step, reconnect any disconnected connectors.
- Turn ignition off. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). DLC is located on bottom of instrument panel, to left of brake pedal. See Figure. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, select BODY, THEFT ALARM, VTSS, MISCELLANEOUS, then AUTO DOOR LOCKS. If scan tool displays AUTO DOOR LOCKS: ENABLED, leave scan tool connected and go to next step. If scan tool does not display AUTO DOOR LOCKS: DISABLED, use scan tool to enable automatic door locks.
- Using scan tool read ENGINE DTCs. If any ENGINE DTCs are displayed, perform corresponding test in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - NEON article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. If no ENGINE DTCs are displayed, replace Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) module. See REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) MODULE 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:
- • 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.