Door lock & switch

[1ylwvpr]

I have a 2001 GTS and it just developed a problem. I was hoping someone might have a an idea or two that I could try to fix it. The driver side door won't open using the door handle from the inside or the outside. The passenger side works as normal. The driver side door lock switch does not light up at all. The door does open using the manual release handle. Any ideas?

 

[JWALK35]

Leave your window down and use e-lever

 

[Ron Hickey]

My 2001 came from the factory with a similar problem on the passenger door. I had my Viper tech fix it; I believe it was just a loose connector.

 

[Dixter]

The switch on the outside is wired different than the switch
on the inside... so the only thing common to the two switches
is the door latch motor assy....

There is a plug that is at the door latch motor assy that most
likely has come unpluged...

The only way to get to it is by taking the cover off of the
door.

If you roll the window down and shine a bright light into the
door you probably could see the connector...

Open the door and stand about in the middle of the door and
look into the door with the light... the connector is allmost
at the bottom of the door on the other side of the glass.

Its also pretty easy to take the door panel off.

 

[99 R/T 10]

Isn't there a emergency release on the Gen II cars? Call Chuck Tator, www.tatorsdodge.com

 

[Tom Sessions]

I repaired a '01 RT a few days ago for this same problem.It had broken 2 wires where the wiring goes between the door and body.The easiest thing to do is pull the rubber boot back and you will more than likely find at least one if not 2 broken wires.I made a temp repair for my customer untill the new door harness harness comes in.