2003 Suburban Rear Door Lock problem

2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
98,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MBOUL52
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2003 Chevrolet Suburban Rear Doors will not lock, all doors will unlock properly.
Apr 3, 2011 at 3:31 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Have the actuators checked, they could be weak and not allowing the doors to be locked. Check lubrications and alignment of actuators.
Apr 3, 2011 at 4:04 AM
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MBOUL52
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How would one tell if the actuators are weak. Also if the rear door relays are working correctly? Is the relay used in the power on position to unlock doors, or power off? Is this a dealer only option?
Apr 3, 2011 at 5:50 PM
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The rear door lock and unlock uses different relays for locking and unlocking. hey are located in left instrument panel fuse box (lower left side of dash). They can be tested but the easiest way is to swap them around and if problem changes to unable to unlock, then we know the relay is bad.

For actuators, you need to remove the door panel and disconnect the actuator wires and test with battery voltage.

I believe that part cn be sourced from parts outlets.
Apr 3, 2011 at 7:43 PM
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Sorry I forgot to attach the diagrams.
Apr 3, 2011 at 7:45 PM
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MBOUL52
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Your help is appreaciated. The problem was the relay, swapping the relays caused the 4 doors to lock, and only the two front unlock. I can live with that until I replace the relay. Thanks a bunch.
Apr 4, 2011 at 11:46 PM
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You're welcome.

Have a nice day.
Apr 5, 2011 at 11:56 AM
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MBOUL52
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OReilly had the relay at 11.74 with tax. The car is working great now. I will use your service in the future. Great!!!
Apr 9, 2011 at 12:49 AM
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Cheers.

Have a great weekend.
Apr 9, 2011 at 11:29 AM