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Well, came outside after work today and tried to unlock my car with my key fob. After pressing the unlock button many times I came to the conclusion that the drivers side door will not unlock. Took the car home and took the paneling off of the door. Everything looks alright but the sliding piece that shows if the door is locked or unlocked does not move. The Passengers side lock works correctly. Another thing to add, I can lock and unlock the drivers side door with a key so it can't be the lock itself. What do you all think is the problem here?



If I can't find out, I will be taking it to the shop tomorrow to find out whats up.

Thanks!

 
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The actuator is obviously dead. Replace it and everything is good to go.

 
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Thanks for replying. I went back down and looked at it. I dont think the actuator is bad because the **** sometimes goes and down and sometimes goes up. It is not very often tho. Any other ideas?

 
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If the lock **** sometimes goes up and down, it still is the actuator which is dead. The brushes on the actuator are worn out. It works intermittently because the brushes make intermittent contact.

 
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You can verify if you're getting intermittent power to that door, but it's unlikely. Just put a test light to the acutator harness and see what happens when you flip the switch both directions. If you're getting power and the lock still won't work, that again confirms the actuator is dead.

 
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Its just a fuse under the hood. that happend when they replaced my stero. tell me does you light come on when you open the door? how about the buzzer that tells you your lights are on when you get out? check that. get back to me

 
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It can't be a fuse since the other door works.

 
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Ahh i see, never mind than. just a thought.