Power Locks:
I'd start at the solenoid itself. Take the door panel off and test the
solenoid for a ground short. You can easily take it out and connect power
to it to check that it is working properly also. The solenoids rarely fail.
Then, I would consult my FSM to see where all the electrical connectors are
between the solenoid and the switch. If I had to guess, I'd say there is
one near the B pillar and then at the right kick panel you will find the
power lock solenoids. Then you have the switch itself. You can easily
disconnect each connector and test for power/ground.
Speed Control:
First, check the fuse. Be sure it is good by using your test light (if you
don't have one, get one) on each end of the fuse, testing for power at each
end. Have the ignition key ON with the engine STOPPED while testing this.
Then, test that there is power getting to the SC unit. Your FSM will be
invaluable there (if you don't have one, get one). I don't own a 71 so I
can't be specific on the wiring. If there is power to the control unit,
then test each switch in the signal lever mounted switch assembly for proper
operation. If all that checks out, check the SC unit under the hood for
failure. Check that the speedo cables are properly connected to it. Make
sure all power connections are in good condition. FSM should have a
troubleshooting flow-chart.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Pacheco" <kevin50187@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 8:15 PM
Subject: IML: Electric locks, speed control.
There is a short somewhere thats effecting my power lockes, how would i
find where the short is? do i hook some sort of meter to each wire at a
time and see which one is grounded out?
also my speed control does not work, dont know why, but how would i go about
that to get it fixed and working again.
also, any other people on this list that are having problems with their
horn? the horn does work, but the "ring" around the steering wheel is all
hard, and i think that might be the problem, how would i fix that?\
Kevin Pacheco
71 Imperial
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