![]() If you're absolutely sure it isn't a Domani conversion, then it is most likely a Honda Orthia front, which is another story in itself. Next time you go to a local meet or car show and you see a Civic with a strange front end that you don't recognize, it is probably a Domani front. Confused yet? There are actually a handful of EL/Domani conversions stateside and even a Civic with the complete Isuzu Gemini conversion. The Gemini in that bloodline would most likely be the long-lost fraternal twin of the Domani. If that's not enough, the Honda Domani was also re-badged and sold under the Isuzu brand as the Gemini. The Rover 45 would be the awkward distant cousin. If the Civic were human and had a real-life sibling, it would be the Domani/EL. If you're wondering why, Rover and Honda once had an agreement to develop cars with one another that resulted in cars built off the Civic chassis. Speaking of variants, the Domani in Japan also shared a chassis and the majority of its guts with the Rover 45 and 400. The Domani existed in Japan only in sedan form, while five-door hatchback and wagon variants were made available in European markets. The EL featured many luxury items that weren't made available to the Civic and also had a different front and rear fascia, which it shares with its Japanese counterpart the Honda Domani. Its main purpose of existence in Canada was to take the place of the Integra four-door sedan, which was discontinued after 1997. I'm also attaching a pic of the control module from one i found on eBay.Sure it sounds confusing enough, but what exactly is the Acura EL and/or a Honda Domani? Well the Acura EL is sold exclusively in Canada as an entry-level luxury sedan. Let me know if you need anymore info or more explanation. With everything plugged in, toggling the switch does not result in any sound being made (the typical clicking sound that occurred when i would lock or unlock the doors)ġ) how often does the power lock control module fail?Ģ) how can i remove the actuator to more easily test it?ģ) does the lack of that sound indicate actuator or this control module?Ĥ) would a failing driver's door actuator cause the other doors to not lock/unlock, or are most likely all 4 door hosed up? This seemed strange to me, but the wires which were supposed to (if I read the diagram correctly) indicate the switch locking/unlocking showed continuity without doing anything to the switch. I then, referencing the wiring diagram in the Haynes manual, tested continuity from the control module to the driver's door lock actuator. That eliminated a bad wire from the switch to the module. I then reconnected the wires and tested them at the other end, where it plugs in to the Power Lock Control module and flipped the switch again. I also tested the switch and it showed continuity for both lock/unlock. The power door locks on my car are not locking/unlocking the doors. However, a locksmith fixed the lock and now the master key works fine, but the PDL problem persists. But right now I am driving a 4-door roadster. I am wondering how I can get them unlocked so I can open the doors and then take the door panels off to investigate what's happening. They do not unlock manually or with the power locks. When this happened, this problem began occurring. 1997 HONDA CIVIC I have a 97 Civic LX, 200,000 miles and the rear door locks are stuck in the locked position. One observation: The master key started giving some trouble when unlocking the driver's door, so I started using the valet key. All door locks will now open only when the driver's door is closed OR at least the door locking mechanism is in contact with the door frame (the little latch thing that "holds" the door in place once closed). Likewise, I have always been able to lock all doors with the driver's door open (holding the outside handle up as if opening the door, then pressing the interior lock button, not the switch). I have always been able to unlock all doors with the driver's door open, using the PDL switch. The power door locks work FINE when the driver's door is closed. My '97 Honda Civic (4 doors) power door locks were working properly until recently.
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