Caravan AWD V6-201 3.3L (1991)
Door Lock: Customer Interest
Power Door Locks - Intermittent Operation
NO.: 08-16-91
GROUP:
ELECTRICAL
DATE:
Nov. 18, 1991
SUBJECT:
Intermittent Power Door Lock Operation
MODELS:
1991 (AB) RAM VAN/WAGON
(AS) CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN/CARAVAN C/V
VOYAGER/GRAND VOYAGER/TOWN & COUNTRY
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
The power door locks may operate intermittently on 1991 vehicles built prior to MDH 12-22-XX. This condition is caused by a possible circuit
interruption between the power door lock solenoid and the mating 2-way wiring connector. The side and rear dual cargo doors on AB vehicles and the
front doors on AS vehicles are effected by this condition.
Vehicles exhibiting this condition should have the following procedure performed. If all power door locks do not operate the most likely cause is a fuse
and/or a short circuit.
PARTS REQUIRFD:
1
AS BODY - Door latch with power door lock assembly - Right Side
4675394
1
AS BODY - Door latch with power door lock assembly - Left Side
4675395
1
AB BODY - Door latch with power door lock assembly
55025258
1
2 - Way Connector Package
4419590
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This procedure involves replacement of the 2-way wiring connector and if required replacing the door latch assembly.
1.
With the ignition key in the OFF position, disconnect the negative battery cable.
2.
Remove the door latch assembly from the door as described in the appropriate service manual.
Figure 1
3.
Inspect the door latch assembly build code located on the plastic housing where the door striker engages the latch (Figure 1).
4.
If the build code is 2960 (296th day of 1990) or later, proceed to the 2-WAY CONNECTOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE, do not replace the
door latch assembly. If the build date is prior to 2960, replace the door latch assembly and the 2-way connector.
5.
Install the appropriate door latch assembly.
2 - WAY CONNECTOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1.
Disconnect the 2-way connector from the door latch assembly.
