Door locks when shut, but won't lock when open
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Door locks when shut, but won't lock when open
Hello all. I searched around and didn't see a post similar to what I have going on. If there already is a post like this please accept my apologies. I just recently bought a 2001 Civic LX and I noticed that at first the driver side door could be cracked open a little bit when locked. It couldn't be opened completely in order to gain access to the vehicle, but cracked open just a little bit. I recently took the door panel off in order to replace the speakers and after putting everything back on it no longer had this issue, but now it can only be locked while the door is shut and not while it is open. I can shut the door and lock it with my key on the outside or I can lock the door manually/or with the power locks while inside the vehicle. Obviously this isn't a major inconvenience, but I'm mostly just curious about what this could be. I noticed a lot of other posts about door lock actuators. Could that be the problem?
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If you press the lock button on the inside while you are inside the car than your actuator is not broken
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Re: Door locks when shut, but won't lock when open
It is built that way. You can't change it.
Open the drivers door.
Pull out on either handle.
Lock the door.
Let go of the handle.
Shut the door.
RTFM page 83 in a 4 door manual.
Open the drivers door.
Pull out on either handle.
Lock the door.
Let go of the handle.
Shut the door.
RTFM page 83 in a 4 door manual.
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Isn't that feature built in so you can't lock your keys in your car? The door has to be closed and you either have to have your keys in your hand or be in the car to lock it.
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Can't? No.
Maybe make you think twice before locking them in the car? Sure.
I have done it.
BZZZZT. Wrong.
Maybe make you think twice before locking them in the car? Sure.
I have done it.
The door has to be closed and you either have to have your keys in your hand or be in the car to lock it.
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At least Honda lets you lock it while the door is open, even if there is an extra step to make it happen.
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Ok, thanks a lot guys. I'm completely new to Hondas so my knowledge on them is quite limited. I thought it could be a feature, but just wanted to make sure it wasn't something wearing out or anything like that.
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I have a 2009 Civic and after having body work done on the door the drivers side door was acting strangely. Not opening from either inside or out. The body shop is telling me I need a new actuator and after their messing around with it it works again!! Do I really need to do it? Thanks.
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I have a 2009 Civic and after having body work done on the door the drivers side door was acting strangely. Not opening from either inside or out. The body shop is telling me I need a new actuator and after their messing around with it it works again!! Do I really need to do it? Thanks.
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Thank you. They called and the part is in......I don't want to do it so I guess I won't. I really don't feel as though I am being told the truth here.
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Oh, they already got you a part? I didn't know.
If it's already billed as part of the repair work, I'd let them do it.
If it's already billed as part of the repair work, I'd let them do it.
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TRUE! EZONE IS RIGHT! THEY ARE BUILT LIKE THAT! I got a '91 Accord LX, and when doors are closed, i press Lock and all doors Get Locked, when Driver Door is open, i press the Lock, and all doors get Locked except by the Driver Door! to Lock Dirver Door, i need to pull Either Inside or outside Handle to Lock It!i got an '85 Nissan Truck, with the door open, you lock it, then close it, Lock Pops Up! if i Lock It, And Pull Either inside or outside Handle and Close the door, Lock Button Stays Locked! (On Both Doors!) IT'S A SECURITY FEATURE, TO AVOID LOCK KEYS INSIDE THE VEHICLE!!!
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