Door Locks Are Reversed

[Triple white fox]

Hey all. I got a 93 stang and the door locks are messed up. For example if all my doors are unlocked and I want to lock the doors from the driver side,,,, the driver side door locks, but the passenger side stays unlocked. Now when I hit unlock the driver side unlocks but the passenger side locks. It is also the same thing doing from the passenger side just reverse. I'm assuming some wires got messed up somewhere. I just got the car I did notice there use to b an alarm in the car if that makes a difference.
Thanks

 

[Gearbanger 101]

Hey all. I got a 93 stang and the door locks are messed up. For example if all my doors are unlocked and I want to lock the doors from the driver side,,,, the driver side door locks, but the passenger side stays unlocked. Now when I hit unlock the driver side unlocks but the passenger side locks. It is also the same thing doing from the passenger side just reverse. I'm assuming some wires got messed up somewhere. I just got the car I did notice there use to b an alarm in the car if that makes a difference.
Thanks

I had an alarm installed on my car a couple of summers ago and this was the outcome I was left with too. I usually unlock the doors with my remote, so I haven't really addressed it, but I'll get to it eventually.

 

[90sickfox]

The easy fix would be to reverse the two wires going to the door lock actuator from the switch.

The right way would be to find where the wires are switched ( usually at the drivers kick panel area ) and fix them.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Welcome to stangnet.

Post some pictures of your mustang for us. Post a new thread in the '79-95 general talk subforum with any plans you have too.

BTW, what @90sickfox said is about it for your problem.

Good to have to have you with us.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

The right way would be to find where the wires are switched ( usually at the drivers kick panel area ) and fix them.

It's not a wiring issue. Some universal alarm kits work this way on certain vehicles. It has to do with the way some vehicle door locks are wired. They work find on some cars, while reversing the polarity of the locks on others. Switching the wires around at the switch is probably the simplest way to fix it.

 

[Triple white fox]

When I get home I'll take that kick panel off and check the wires out and let you guys know how I made out. Thanks

 

[Triple white fox]

So i took the door panel off and I think I have new actuators in the car on the driver side. I wonder is this suppose to look like this ? Do you think this is my problem? Shoukd I cut this and switch the wires?

 

[90sickfox]

Is the drivers door the one that backwards ?....if so....yes.

 

[Triple white fox]

Well they are both backward. on the passenger side when I hit lock the passenger side locks but the driver side opens. on the passenger side when I hit unlock the driver side locks and the passenger side unlocks. it's the same scenario on the drivers door. so you think I'll have to take the other door panel off and change those wires too if it looks like the drivers door

 

[90sickfox]

It sounds like the drivers door is the one backwards. The passenger side is working correctly. Swap the wires at the drivers door actuator and see if it fixes your problem.

 

[Triple white fox]

Thanks sick fox. last night I switch the wires on the drivers side actuator. Both doors now work in sync with each other. The funny thing is now when I hit unlock on the driver door both doors lock and when I hit lock they unlock. Now when I hit the passenger side door locks they work fine. I can live with that. Just wanted to say thanks again and tell you that.. There's always something

 

[90sickfox]

Thanks sick fox. last night I switch the wires on the drivers side actuator. Both doors now work in sync with each other. The funny thing is now when I hit unlock on the driver door both doors lock and when I hit lock they unlock. Now when I hit the passenger side door locks they work fine. I can live with that. Just wanted to say thanks again and tell you that.. There's always something

Glad you got it kinda figured out. I could live with that, too. ( for a little while ) At least they lock and unlock together now.

Thanks for letting us know you made some progress. [emoji469]

What's your next project to tackle ?

 

[Triple white fox]

I know it will start to drive me crazy the more I think of it. No mods to this car, I'm keeping it stock.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

I know it will start to drive me crazy the more I think of it. No mods to this car, I'm keeping it stock.

We'll just keep this post handy for when you decide all you want is just a better sounding exhaust, and since it's up in the air anyhow, why don't i just.......