the power locks stop working.

1992 OLDSMOBILE 98
200,000 MILES
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MY20YROLDBESSIE
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have checked the fuses (no broken fuses) do not know how to check the relay or circuit. Will the power locks have anything to do with draining the battery? Battery is only 17 months old.
Jan 8, 2012 at 10:20 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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If the power door locks stay on and overheat and stop working yes that can drain the battery.Do you have a multimetter do some testing?
Jan 8, 2012 at 10:55 PM
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