Patti

same problem with my 91.� Exact same symptoms locking and unlocking as I was 
driving along.�� Turns out it was the rear lock actuator went kaput.� Apparently 
this actuator is prone to going south.� Replace !� Solved problem.� Also the 
current replacement actuator sold as a replacement does not fit the rear door 
bracket may haveto adapt.

Ray�

----- Original Message ----
From: BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Sun, 23 January, 2011 2:57:50 PM
Subject: Re: Power Lock Trouble

Patti,

It sounds like your wiring might be shorting out. This usually happens in the 
hinge area. It's a well known trouble spot for power locks. BTDT many times.

The power window motors do get wet but not the powerlocks IMHO.

BenT

On Jan 22, 2011, at 6:54 PM, PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> The power locks on my 90 Westy automatic went crazy on me all of a sudden.
> First they started locking and unlocking continuously, so I immediately took
> it to the place that installed my remote locks.� When they removed the
> remote locks, my driver and hatch door would not unlock, and the passenger
> and side door would not lock.� It is now at Bela's Garage being fixed.� Bela
> told me that power lock trouble happens because the vanagon is old, or if
> rain gets into the lock.� I don't have a garage or carport, but I didn't
> notice any water leaks, either.� I'm wondering if my remote locks had
> anything to do with the problem, because I enjoyed my remote locks, and
> would like to get a new remote if safe to do so.� Has anyone had trouble
> with power locks?
> Patti
> 90 Westy Automatic