Door locks are not working

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PETE22
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My 2008 Kia Rio is a base model and I have tried to manually lock the doors and use the remote to open it but it didn't work? When I use the remote to lock the door the horn doesn't beep and the light don't go off?
Sunday, November 20th, 2011 AT 1:51 AM

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KHLOW2008
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Are you able to lock it with the remote?

Does manually locking the doors works the power locking system?
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Sunday, November 20th, 2011 AT 5:20 AM
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There may be a fault in the Alarm system or Body Control Module, BCM.
I am providing you with its set operation functions and what requirements must be met for everything to work and then what to expect to see when it is working right.
Diagrams of the locations of all components and anything else necassary.
The first thing to do is to have the trouble codes checked and replace the battery in the Remote Key fob. Advance Auto and Auto Zone will pull the trouble codes for free. This will tell you if one of the components has failed.
If no codes are present. There are some diagnostic suggestions. However the other thing to do is check connections to componets for corrosion, loose terminals or any problems that would keep signal from reaching it.
From there the grounds for the components would need to be checked.
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Sunday, November 20th, 2011 AT 5:32 AM
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Khlow2008 yes im able to lock the doors with the remote but the horn doesnt go off and the lights dont flash and manualy locking the doors locks all the doors
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Monday, November 28th, 2011 AT 5:42 AM
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Drcranknwrench im sorry but I dont understand all that
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Monday, November 28th, 2011 AT 5:44 AM
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Drcranknwrench I looked all the wires are concetd proplery and the remote seems to be working when unlocking the doors so the battery should be ok
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Monday, November 28th, 2011 AT 5:45 AM
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Khlow2008 I can use the remote to lock the doors but the horn doesnt goo off and the lights dont go off and manualy locking the doors locks all four doors
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Monday, November 28th, 2011 AT 5:47 AM
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The chart shows what you need to do.

I would suspect a faulty door lock switch and would suggest testing those first.
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Monday, November 28th, 2011 AT 12:50 PM
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Thank you for the chart im have trouble locateing the body control module where on a 2008 kia rio base model would that be
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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 AT 12:35 AM
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It is under right side of dash.
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Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 AT 3:19 PM
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Thanks khlow I found it but all the wires seem to be in place I think either its a code got deleted
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Friday, December 9th, 2011 AT 3:07 AM
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You need to perform testings to diagnose the cause and I would suggest starting with checking the door lock switches.
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Friday, December 9th, 2011 AT 1:52 PM
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I tired the doors lock and the switchs work
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Saturday, December 10th, 2011 AT 1:09 AM
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Door lock switches in this instance means the door lock actuator switch, which is inside the door panel. You need to test if the switches are signalling the BCM that the door lock is being opened or closed.
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Saturday, December 10th, 2011 AT 1:01 PM
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PETE22
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Thanks
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Sunday, December 11th, 2011 AT 12:28 AM
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Drivers door wont unlock I have checked the fuses in engine bay and battery connection all seem fine all other doors will unlock wont unlock by key or by inside the car it keeps locking and unlocking on its own seems like a connection problem but cant open the door to get the door card off and dont want to force the door open
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Thursday, December 27th, 2018 AT 8:50 PM (Merged)
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Hello,

There is a door lock relay that need to be checked here is a guide to help and the relay location as well along with the door lock wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Door Lock Relay - Behind left side of dash. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Thursday, December 27th, 2018 AT 8:50 PM (Merged)
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It was the relay in my car I got a new one for $34.00. I love this site.
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Thursday, December 27th, 2018 AT 8:50 PM (Merged)
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DARRENVBROWNE
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How do I get the passenger side door open to repair the locking mechanism when it is shut and I am unable to open it? The door locked and I have tried replacing the fuse for the central locking but it is still locked. Please can you advise on the best course of action?
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Thursday, December 27th, 2018 AT 8:50 PM (Merged)
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If it has a key unlock it that way otherwise you'll hav eto pull the door panel off on the inside and open it that way
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Thursday, December 27th, 2018 AT 8:50 PM (Merged)
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I can not get the door panel off without trashing it and I really do not want to do that. I have tried to use the fob and the key but it is locked and I do not know what to do or how to fix it. Do I have to remove all the mouldings to get to the door panel screws on the bottom of the panel? Also, if I do manage to get the panel off, how will I be able to remove the locking mechanism from the door if it is locked?
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Thursday, December 27th, 2018 AT 8:50 PM (Merged)

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