power door lock is not working

1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
1,000,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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my driverside power door lock is not working. Any suggestions? oldsmobile cutlass 1996.
thanks,
Vic.
Apr 13, 2011 at 4:07 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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It could be the switch or the actuator or just broken linkage or latch. You will have to remove the door panel and test for power and ground arriving at the actuator.
Apr 13, 2011 at 4:29 PM
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one thing I forgot to mentioned was that when I used the passanger side power door switch, opens and locks both sides. that helps to solve my problem?
Apr 13, 2011 at 8:40 PM
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Yes, that is an important fact to leave out. That points more to the switch.
Apr 13, 2011 at 8:42 PM