Safety Warning
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.
Lock Function Inoperative/Unlock Function Operates Normally
1997 Saturn SC1 AutomaticSECTION Lock Function Inoperative/Unlock Function Operates Normally
- Roll windows down. Attempt to lock doors using door interior switches. If doors lock with both driver and passenger door switches, go to next step. If doors do not lock with both driver and passenger door switches, replace lock relay located in instrument panel junction block. Repeat RKE SYSTEM CHECK under SYSTEM TESTS.
- Measure voltage between ground and RKE module connector terminal "B" (Light Blue wire). Press lock button on one transmitter. If battery voltage is present when LOCK button is pressed, check Light Blue wire for a short to ground. If wire is okay, replace RKE module. Repeat RKE SYSTEM CHECK under SYSTEM TESTS.
- If battery voltage is not present when LOCK button is pressed, repair open circuit in Light Blue wire. Repeat RKE SYSTEM CHECK under SYSTEM TESTS.
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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.