Power Locks went nuts

[EMDDIESEL]

Anybody have have this problem? On my 01'the locks keep locking themseves. While i am driving every few minutes, you will hear the solenoids in both door activate. And when i lock the doors with the remote, they will lock like 3 or 4 times in a row. It rained here for 4 days straight so i am wondering if something got wet. Otherwise, maybe my factory remote keyring is malfunctioning. I am just glad it is only LOCKING itself and not unlocking itself while i am parked somewhere.
Before i start troubleshooting, has this ever happened to anyone here? and if so, what was it? Thanks in advance

 

[illflem]

My daughter's Accord did the same thing when the master door lock module got wet, but it was in the drivers door, window down when an unexpected T- storm pulled though. I think on our trucks it's under the dash. Anyway drying out the module didn't work. Honda wanted $360 for a new module, junkyard $40. Also try taking the batteries out of your remote and see if that's the cause.

[This message has been edited by illflem (edited 05-24-2001). ]

 

[jmeehan]

I remember reading about this a couple months ago here. Try a search, sorry, I don't remember what was discussed.

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ex Ford tech, now driving Patriot Blue '01. 5 2500 4X4 QC LB ETH/DEE SLT 3. 54. Muffler, silencer ring & door badges N/A.

 

[HEMI®Dart]

EMD,

See if your truck falls under the build dates on this TSB:
http://dodgeram.org/tech/tsb/2000/08-26-00.htm



[This message has been edited by HEMI®Dart (edited 05-24-2001). ]

 

[X-10]

EMDDIESEL, mine has done it only once. Wife and daughter were in truck waiting on me about a month ago and said the locks cycled several times. They thought I was messing with the remote but I didn't even have it with me. Truck was running but I don't believe it was raining or had anything to do with moisture. After that, I did get my spare key made right away though #ad
. Please keep us posted if yours happens again, or you find the problem. Doug

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01. 5 QC LB 2500 4x4 SLT HO 6-speed 3. 54's LSD, flame red, E-brake, Bushwacker flares, Raven topper, Arma spray on, 285 BF AT's, Westin CPS bars, EZ, & 4" Jardine

 

[ftb87]

Mine has also done it. It's only happened once while I was driving it. It has not rained here in Denver... much and It has not happened since.

Let us know what happens... before I take mine in.

I called it the phantom lock.

Frank

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01 White, Quad Cab,Short Box ,Sport SLT+,5 speed 3. 54 Ltd-slip,4X4,line-x ,Nerf bars,fiberglass tonneau cover

 

[Stan]

There is a TSB out on the problem and fix. It is TSB 08-26-00.

 

[DieselDoghouse]

For what its worth, also if you have an aftermarket alarm that lockson arming, you can get the same effect. I lived with this 6 month after I got my '98 with Lojack-installed alarm (they were using either Clifford or Crimestopper??) When I couldn't stand it I pulled all the connectors and put them in my way—problem gone... And I changed nothing in the Dodge harness!!

 

[MCrossley]

I had this problem with my truck it turned out the microswitch in the doors had a defect and moisture would set in and short them out, simple replacing the switches will be fine and also they replaced my CTM just to be safe. All is well now. On the same note however it has been brought to my attention that theves have figured this out and now just pop the lock so they can deactivate the securtity alarm; working on a fix for this one.

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TAZ... 2001 2500 SLT+ 4X4 Auto ETC Cummins, LSD 3. 54,Quad Cab, Long Bed, Agate Leather, White/Driftwood Exterior, Sliding rear window, Camper Special Group, Towing Group, Cab clearance lights,SPA-Technique Digital Dual Gauges (Pyro/Boost, Trans pressure/temp) Aux. Backup lamps. BNM 5th Wheel Hitch, Additional Body Molding on Bed. Line-X bed-liner. DTT's TC & VB, Pac Brake w/ DTT Smart Controller, Power Edge, Edge EZ, Grover Air Horns, P. S. High Idler, RV 275 Injectors.

2000 32' Aljo Triple Slide 5th Wheel.

Ram-Taz

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I pulled the power lock fuse (#13) and then put it back and the problem is gone. Drove the truck all day today and the locks were fine.
One thing i found out, when i pulled the fuse and tried to start the truck, it started, then died immediatlety and would not resart. Apparently when that fuse is out, the fuel pump does not run. I am guessing it has to do with the factory alarm.

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01' 4x4 QC SB Auto Intense Blue. JRE Exhaust, Psychotty, Autometer Sport Comp: Trans Temp, 0-35psi Boost and Pre Turbo EGT Gauges, Rhinoliner, PIAA 520 Fogs, Stull "Diamond wire" grill, Westin Stainless sidebars, Smity bilt "Outland Sport" stainless bumber guard, Hella B/U Lights, Tint, Pioneer audio, JL Audio 12" Sub in center seat. SEAL TITE crossover box. Amsoil dual bypass with the "CPFF" Adaptor and braided stainless lines, Husky liner mudflaps, Motorola Spectra Locomotive radio, Mag-Hytecs Soon.