I cant use the switch to unlock the doors?

Tiny
GOLDMATT
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  • 1999 HONDA CIVIC
Electrical problem
1999 Honda Civic Two Wheel Drive

I have notice others with the same problem as me. The automatic door locks dont work any more. I have heard it could be the auctuater or the control module. Has any one heard about having to reprogram the computer to get them working again?
And how do I determine what is the problem without spending a ton of money? Would it have any connection with upgrading the stereo?
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Thursday, January 21st, 2021 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi goldmatt,

For some models the door locks would be affected if the radio is replaced as it is interconnected. For fob programmming, the radio has a valet switch that is required.

Does manual locking of the driver door operates the door locks?

If you have a blown underdash # 51 (20 A) fuse, the central locking system would not operate.
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CHOCO2000
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  • 1998 HONDA CIVIC
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The power locks on my '98 Honda Civic work only on the driver's side door, the remaining 3 doors dont show any response. What could be the problem?
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Tiny
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Hi choco2000,

Check for a disconnected coupler at the door pillar.

It most probably is open circuit in power supply to the three doors which are linked.
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Tiny
CHOCO2000
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Thanks for your reply, your answers sounds like the correct one. I checked it when I got a chance, the wires seem to be tight and intact. Since it's a big coupling with lot of wires and it's short in length it was really hard to check them in detail. Do you know a way to check couplings like this? Can you suggest a way to proceed once I have the couplings separated?
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Hi choco2000,

Find the control unit first, I have forgotten if it is in the door panel or under dash.

If it is located in the door, check the output wires to the other doors for power when activating the central lock.

Note their color and trace them to where there might be any connectors and check tham again.

It is possible the wire is broken between the door and pillar as opening and closing the door over time could have broken them over time.
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Thursday, January 21st, 2021 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
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Thanks a lot. The control unit is in the door panel. I'll check it like you said and I'll let you know what happened. Thanks :)
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