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Power locks dont work???

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Jaswir

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Ok my power locks have never worked sence i owned the car, i was just wondering on what i could do to check it out??? do i need to replace the locks switches on the door?? no clue on what to look for?? any help thanks???
 

bubba-dough

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Check the fuses first. Chances are the actuators are bad. As this is the case for most foxes. Direct replacements are kinda expensive but I went a very cheap route by getting them through Parts Express. Some one has a step by step on this. I will try to find the link for ya.

here ya go http://bellsouthpwp.net/l/r/lrichker/Mustang_tech/door_actuator_fix/1_of_8_door_actuator.htm
 

darthcual

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also a good link on 50resto.com to replace the actuator in the door. Your gonna need a rivet gun!
 

HISSIN50

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The main connectors for the lock wiring is at the top of the driver side kick panel. I would see what values you have at those wires and go from there. Be sure the door panels have their central ground wire attached as well.

Good luck.
 
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my door locks didn't work either when i got my 88.it had 2 problems.first was the driver door actuator was froze so replaced both of them with ford ones($90 apiece but worth it).still no locks,i repaced both switchs with ford ones and i could lock the doors but no unlock.finally found a broke wire in the drivers door and voila we had functional door locks after spending over $250 in parts but at least they work now.at least fixing the power mirrors was less expensive at only $20 for a new ford power mirror switch.
 
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