Test 35A - Auto Door Lock Problem

1984 Plymouth Horizon Base, 1.6 ASECTION Test 35A - Auto Door Lock Problem
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Eagle Vision, 1994 Dodge Intrepid, 1994 Chrysler New Yorker, 1994 Chrysler LHS, and 1994 Chrysler Concorde. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: For connector terminal identification, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION  . For wiring diagrams, see WIRING DIAGRAMS  . Perform TEST VER-1 after each repair.
  1. If vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) module, go to TEST 36A. See Fig 1 . If vehicle is not equipped with RKE module, close all doors. Open front windows and remove ignition key. Go to next step.
  2. Lock and unlock both front doors at door lock switches. If doors fail to lock or unlock properly, perform appropriate test listed in TEST 35A DIAGNOSTIC DIRECTORY table. If doors lock and unlock properly, go to next step.
    TEST 35A DIAGNOSTIC DIRECTORY

    Problem Perform Test No.
    All Doors Fail To Lock & Unlock From Any Switch TEST 35B 
    One Door Fails To Lock & Unlock From Any Switch TEST 35D 
    All Doors Fail To Lock & Unlock From One Switch TEST 35E 
    Doors Fail To Lock From Any Switch TEST 35F 
    Doors Fail To Lock From One Switch (1) *
    Doors Fail To Unlock From Any Switch TEST 35H 
    Doors Fail To Unlock From One Switch (1) *
    (1) Replace defective switch.
  3. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Leave key in ignition switch. Open left front door. Lock doors from any switch. If doors lock, go to TEST 35J  . If doors do not lock, go to next step.
  4. If vehicle is equipped with speed sensitive locks, drive vehicle with all doors closed. Reach a vehicle speed above 15 MPH. If doors do not lock, go to TEST 35K  . If doors lock, system is operating properly at this time.
Fig 1: Locating RKE Module (35A)
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