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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 07:27 AM
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Default I already searched, mydoorlock fuse keeps blowing?

My driver side doorlock switch keeps blowing fuses but only when I unlock them. It works fine to lock. Pass side works great all the time . What can this be? I went through 4 fuses yesterday alone.HELP.
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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Anyone? This is driving me crazy.
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 03:33 PM
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First check the wiring inside the boot from the D door to the body for scraped/broken wires. If that fails start tracing the wire from the D door lock switch till you find the short.
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 03:36 PM
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But would a short only happen when you unlock the door? I thought of that but it dont make sense to me . Ill try it though, you never know.Thanks.
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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Could it be the switch?
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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I lean towards the switch. Reason is that's what was wrong with mine. i changed out that switch and all was well.
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by okcjeeper
I lean towards the switch. Reason is that's what was wrong with mine. i changed out that switch and all was well.
Can I replace just the lock switch or do I have to replace the whole panel?
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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Not sure on your model, on my 91 I just replaced 1 switch. You will have to look.
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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I would not worry about it if you have a sunroof
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by new1999cherokee
I would not worry about it if you have a sunroof
What does a sunroof have to do with my locks?
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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Climb out the top!
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by troy fritz
What does a sunroof have to do with my locks?
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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Ah its the "mother in law" door
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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Ah its the "mother in law" door

i don't get it how does that have to do with the locks
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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Seriously - I have the exact same problem - fuses don't seem to help - my driver's side rear door - E
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