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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 02:42 AM
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My doors keep locking themselves over and over again. Its rained the last couple days and im not sure if this could affect it or not. It just started all of a sudden. I had to pull the battery cable to make it stop. I noticed if i pull the battery cable then put it back on they wont act funny until i hit the unlock or lock button. Any ideas?
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 07:39 AM
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I would pull my door panel off and check for any spots where water could have gotten into or on bare wire that could be a factor. My uncle is an electrician and I have seen lights and a few other things do that is there's a short or corrosion. Other then that keep you key on you at all times.
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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Yeah I am hoping that they just got a little wet and when dry will be fine, I had my door open unpacking my truck while it was raining so I'm thinking water messed it up a little.
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Yup just get good connections and it should stop
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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if you have the door skin off disconnect the switch as well while your letting it dry. there is some sort of grease that you can spray on the connectors to keep the water out. i just cant remember the name of it. might be something worth looking into. as well as pick up another switch or a handful at your local junkyard, just in case yours is fried.
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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Well conected the battery this afternoon once it stopped raining and the locks are working fine now, must have gotten a little wet. Thanks for the insight gentlemen!
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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I've got the same problem with my tbird. happens about once a month. I just turn off the car and start it again and it's all good.
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