1998 Cadillac Deville door locks

1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE
980,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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HERRENJN
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the door on my car locks as soon as the door is shut no matter if it is running or not
Nov 16, 2008 at 6:20 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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There must be a short in the door that triggers the locks when you close the door. It could be a wire or the switch in the driver's door. The only way to check it is to remove the door panel and look for problems.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Joe
Nov 17, 2008 at 6:04 PM
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