1994 Ford Tempo PASS DOOR LOCK WONT Move UP OR DOWN

BIGA48197

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1994 FORD TEMPO

Electrical problem
1994 Ford Tempo 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

my pass door lock doesn't move up or down. The control for it makes the other 3 doors locks move up and down but not the passenger door.
I removed the panel checked to see if there was anything stopping it from moving and it wasn't then I sprayed the latch with some WD-40 for lubrication and that still didn't work. If anybody has any ideas please let me know.

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KHLOW2008

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Hi biga48197,

Thank you for the donation.

I suspect the door lock actuator is faulty.

DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR

CAUTION: When performing the following test, use a circuit protected DVOM and do not hold power to solenoid more than 5 seconds.

1. Apply 12 volts to actuator terminals. Actuator solenoid should operate. Actuator rod should complete its travel in less than one second. Reverse leads to actuator solenoid. Solenoid should operate in reverse direction at same speed.
2. Using DVOM, test actuator solenoid draw (stall test). See Fig. 1 . Reverse leads to check reverse draw. Replace solenoid if it does not meet specification.
Draw specification = 6.0 Amps

Fig. 1: Testing Door Lock Solenoid Draw Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. ACTUATOR SOLENOID DRAW TEST SPECIFICATIONS

DOOR LOCKS & TRUNK RELEASE - POWER -1994 Ford Tempo GL 10/1/2008