Power Door Lock - Inoperative

Bulletin No.
96-030

Issue Date
JUNE 10, 1996

Model
1996 CIVIC

Applicable To
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

File Under
ELECTRICAL

Power Door Lock Is Inoperative

SYMPTOM

One or more of the power door locks are inoperative.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The power door lock actuator connectors C556 and C557 are partially connected, or the door lock actuator is faulty.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

Ohio produced - thru VIN 1HGEJ....TL037213
Canada produced - thru VIN 2HGEJ....TH523520

DIAGNOSIS

Operate the door lock, and listen for the door lock actuator motor to run.

^ If the motor runs, but the door lock will not lock, go to CORRECTIVE ACTION.





^ If the motor does not run, check connectors C556 (driver's side front door) and C557 (passenger's side front door) for loose connections.

^ If the connectors are loose, reconnect the connectors until they lock and check the door lock for proper operation. If the door lock operates properly, the repair is completed.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the affected door lock actuator with one listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

NOTE





The illustrations show the driver's side; the same procedure applies for the passenger's side.





4-Door (Rear) - Removing the Door Latch Assembly





2-Door - Removing the Door Latch Assembly





Replacing the Door Lock Actuator

Reinstalling the Door Latch Assembly

1. Reinstall the door latch assembly and all parts removed in reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
Replace the bushing in the outer door handle before reattaching the rod joint.

2. Cycle the door locks several times to verify proper operation.

PARTS INFORMATION

Door lock actuator:

4-Door

Right front - P/N 72115-S04-A02, H/C 4778841
Left front - P/N 72155-S04-A02, H/C 4812251
Right rear - P/N 72615-S04-J02, H/C 4779146
Left rear - P/N 72655-S04-J02, H/C 4779187

2-Door

Right - P/N 72115-S00-A01, H/C 4846523
Left - P/N 72155-S00-A01, H/C 4891578





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

Failed part: P/N 72155-S00-A01
H/C 4891578

Defect code: 032

Contention code: B01