power locks only work when car is started.

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Old 09-18-2012, 01:53 PM
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power locks only work when car is started.

Alright, I had my battery die in my 2000 tl a few weeks ago and have been faxing a ton of issues. but this one i can't seem to fix. When the car is running the power door locks work fine. the switches work on all 4 doors. when the car is off none of the switches work and i have to individually lock or unlock each door. pain in the ass . any ideas?
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Does the "keyless entry" fob work ? How about when you put the main key into the driver's
side door lock.....does it energize all 4 door locks to work ?
Recheck all battery cable wiring connections, especially the ground.
Check fuse #9(7.5a) located in the driver's side fuse panel, fuse #13(7.5a) and fuse #6(20a) in the passenger panel. There's a relay also.
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Just blame the gremlins
Old 09-19-2012, 02:50 AM
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yupp. check the key fob see if the red light lights up as you press the button. if not take the battery out and replace it with the same exact type.
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By manually do you mean hit the unlock button on the door, use the key in the door, or pull the lock up?
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Sorry I never got back to this. In case anyone has the same issue I was referring to using the switch by the door handle. Turned out the problem was a burned out fuse. I don't remember which one it was. I think radio or something. It was also causing the dome light to not work, and the doors should all lock when you manually. Koch the driver's door
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^^^ Thanks for checking back in with the solution.
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^^^What he said. There are way too many threads where a lot of people offer help, and the o.p. never returns.
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