2012 Dodge Ram Door Lock Problems

In todays pg 13 rated video i discuss common problems effecting early to mid 2000 s year model dodge ram truck power windows and power door lock systems.

2012 dodge ram door lock problems.

Hi neither key fob for my 2012 ram 1500 is working to lock or unlock the doors. Doors would lock by themselves. The controllers for the dodge ram 1500 can stop working if too old or handled too roughly but the problems can easily be fixed with a simple troubleshoot. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

Power door locks that do not function are another common symptom for a problem with the door lock relay. Took to dealer and wound up replacing the the whole lock button module and the door key lock module. For vehicles equipped with door lock cylinders the door can still be opened using the key. Another symptom of a potential problem with the door lock actuators are power door locks that do not function.

A popular standard and aftermarket option on the dodge ram 1500 the keyless entry system allows easy controlling of the car s doors locks trunk panic alarm and often its automatic starting. The door lock is a positive pulse and the alarm door unlock if used sends a negative pulse if wired wrong causing the door locks to pulse a few times. The most recently reported issues are listed below. If the door lock actuators fail they will disable the power door lock feature from working.

If the alarm module has been disconnected this should take care of it if it s the alarm causing it. If the power door lock relay fails it will cut off power to the entire power door lock system and may cause them to not function correctly. Power door locks do not function. This will require the driver to use the key to lock or unlock the doors and can disable the power door.

Well they work sporadically. I had a similar problem on my 05. Slowly got worse to the point you could here them locking over and over. Dodge ram 1500 owners have reported 2 problems related to power door locks not working under the electrical system category.