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So this morning I noticed that whenever I try to lock my doors using the power locks only the driver door locks. It happens when I use the lock switch from the inside and also when I try to use the keyless entry from the outside. Does anyone know what is causing my passenger door not to lock if I don't physically push it down. I'm going to the dealership in a few hours so any info provided will help me know whats going on so I don't get scammed thee. Thanks.
2002 Coupe Ex 5sp
Mike

 
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its your passenger side "door lock actuator"

your welcome!

 
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^^^ yea, that.

 
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Was it really cold outside today??

My car does that sometimes, but only if its really really cold outside. I have not had a problem with it this winter, but last winter it happen to me about 3 times. It never happens when its warmer outside. It only happens on my passenger side though.

 
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crap.... sorry about that, i misread that post.... i feel like crap.. n e wayz, yea just take off your door panel after u check the fuses, and see if its your actuator.

 
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^^ My problem was with the power locks not the power windows- I did search first and found nothing thats why I asked

 
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hey... https://www.civicforums.com/forums/1...post-27-a.html

 
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Hey man,

The problem (as mentioned above) is most likely your door lock actuator. It could also be a break in the wiring. I work at a Honda dealership and on a very rare occassion, we have seen a break in the wire where it passes from the body of the vehicle into the door. This is because it is flexing every time the door opens and closes. Like I said this is very rare, but could be the case. Also, I seem to recall a service bulletin on Civics that have door lock issues in the cold weather. My best advice would be, go into the dealership, just tell them "my passenger door lock is not working intermittently, and i have tried it with both the keyfob and the switch inside the vehicle." Let them diagnose it, if you say anything about an actuator, than they may focus too much on that and overlook the real problem. This can take more of their time = more $ you have to spend. You could even mention that there might be a service bulletin, just ask the service advisor nicely to check for you.

Hope this helps

 
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when i had the problem some time back, they were wanting to charge me 40dollars just to take off the door panel and diagnose the problem