Power Door Locks Shorting Out On Unlock

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2007
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Chevrolet Tahoe LT
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This week Silvy's door locks from the 2nd row doors back to the barn doors power unlock stopped unlocking. Front 2 doors driver and passenger unlocks work fine.

All 5 locks pop closed just fine. But when you unlock just the front 2 doors unlock.

My life has been very hectic as of late. It took me a few days to realize that when I go to unlock on the drivers door switch the voltmeter shows a huge drop, confirming there is a definite short in the circuit on that action.

I will figure it out when I can find time to study the harness diagrams and investigate. Just thought I would throw it out there to see if anyone could get a jump start on it before I can.

I hope to try and get to investigating this tomorrow. Until I find the problem I am using the key for the other rear doors until I can nail it down.

Right off the bat I think of the drivers PL switch is taking a crap or the harness through the door hinge has an issue. Those seem to be the first things usually to be the weak link when time takes its toll.
 

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