Got a new rudeguymobile... having some electrical issues

[rudeguy]

Vehicle: 99 Explorer
Problem: power locks won't lock

So I bought this thing pretty cheap and am happy except I can't figure out why the power locks won't lock. They unlock fine but won't lock with the switch or the fob.

Any ideas?

 

[slag]

do they lock from any door or have you only tried the driver's door?

 

[rudeguy]

do they lock from any door or have you only tried the driver's door?

All four

 

[Zenmervolt]

All four

I think he's asking if the switch on the passenger's door works. IIRC there are two switches, one on the driver's door and one on the passenger door in most Ford products.

If neither switch works, then it's possible that there's a discontinuity in the control wiring somewhere, which would be a real pain to figure out. Can't think of any other reasonable explanation for why all four (well, 5 I guess since there's the tailgate lock as well) actuators would stop working at the same time.

ZV

 

[SooperDave]

nvm

 

[bruceb]

See link

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//attachment.php?attachmentid=53319&stc=1&d=1235325638

And perhaps post here for additional help:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/

But from what I can see, either there is an option in the antitheft alarm
that can be changed so they don't lock or the problem is within the
antitheft alarm controller, as that is what the switches control, which then
controls the locks

 

[5150MyU]

The computer thinks the key is in the ignition-or the door isn't closed(bad latch switch).