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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1996SAVANA SPECIAL 6.5 YREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSPOWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEMTESTINGSIDE DOOR DOES NOT LOCK/UNLOCK ELECTRICALLY WHEN CLOSED (DELUXE)
1996 GMC Savana Special 6.5 Y
Side Door Does Not Lock/Unlock Electrically When Closed (Deluxe)
1996 GMC Savana Special 6.5 YSECTION Side Door Does Not Lock/Unlock Electrically When Closed (Deluxe)
- Disconnect side door lock actuator motor connector. Connect test light between motor connector terminal "A" (Tan wire) and ground. Close side door. Lock all doors at any power door lock switch. If test light comes on, go to next step. If test light does not come on, repair open circuit in Tan wire. Check side door contact and plunger for good connection with door closed.
- Connect test light between side door lock actuator motor connector terminal "B" (Gray wire) and ground. Unlock all doors at any power door lock switch. If test light comes on, replace side door lock actuator motor. If test light does not come on, check side door contact and plunger for good connection with door closed. If connection is okay, repair open circuit in Gray wire.
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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.