Power door locks not working with door buttons or fob

2008 CHEVROLET COBALT
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M.J.C.
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The power door locks will not work with the door buttons or the fob. If unlocked when shifting into drive they will lock, when put into park the drivers side will unlock not the passenger side. The locks will sporadically lock and unlock on there own even though I pulled the door lock fuse. Is there a solenoid between the shifter and the BCM? I also think that the actuator on the passenger side may be bad since it does not unlock like the drivers side when put in park.
Sep 21, 2012 at 7:52 PM
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KHLOW2008
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The door locks are linked to the "body control module" and this is what you should be looking at.
Sep 21, 2012 at 8:20 PM
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M.J.C.
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Does the BCM need to be programmed after install, or if order by the same part number will it already be programmed?
Oct 23, 2012 at 3:33 AM
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Yes, a new BCM has to be programmed.
Oct 23, 2012 at 6:00 PM
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M.J.C.
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Thank you. Do they need it in the car or can I get it programmed then install it?
Oct 24, 2012 at 9:02 PM
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It has to be programmed in-vehicle.
Oct 25, 2012 at 12:53 PM
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M.J.C.
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I figure out what was wrong. The passenger side lock switch was shorting out. I replaced the switch actually I replaced both and the locks are normal now. I have to figure out why the fob does not work for the locks now. The panic and trunk button works fine.
Jul 2, 2013 at 8:18 PM
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Since the panic and trunk buttons are working correctly, I believe the button for arming/disarming is bad.
Jul 3, 2013 at 6:12 AM
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M.J.C.
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Khlow2008 you are right. I used one of the other buttons and it locked and unlocked. Thanks.
Jul 5, 2013 at 4:44 PM
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You are welcome.

Have a great weekend.
Jul 6, 2013 at 12:30 PM