What to do if your door lock does not work?

What to do if your door lock does not work?

Your door will not close correctly if it’s not measured properly. Make sure to measure the position of the lock from the side of the door that is not beveled. If you’ve made it far enough where the new lock installed, the next thing you’ll probably do is test the lock. Make sure you have the keys in your hand!

What’s the most common mistake when installing a door lock?

These are the most common door lock installation mistakes. One of the most common mistakes homeowners make is placing the new doorknob or deadbolt improperly and only realizing this after the screws have been installed. Make sure you’re looking at the new lock in the correct orientation.

What to do if your Range Rover door locks are not working?

Double check the part numbers etc for your exact car, model and trim. To resolve the problem, you should replace the locking mechanisms of the affected doors. You can either get a Land Rover specialist to do this for you, or you can do it yourself.

Do you have to replace the deadbolt on a door?

If you’re replacing a deadbolt door lock, you must be sure the deadbolt is aligned correctly. Otherwise, you could end up having to purchase an entire new door. Make sure all three holes are aligned correctly.

What happens when the door control module goes bad?

It’s likely the door control module. This module performs multiple functions, and when it goes bad, it means all the controls on your door cease operating. But before you narrow it down to that, and shell out hefty cash for a new module, try the following checks instead. Does the passenger side window lower and raise as it should?

How do you remove a door control module?

The module itself is removed by pinching two tabs at the top. So the module is out, and if you ask anyone at Mercedes Benz if there are any internals that can be fixed, they will tell you the door control module is “unserviceable.”

Your door will not close correctly if it’s not measured properly. Make sure to measure the position of the lock from the side of the door that is not beveled. If you’ve made it far enough where the new lock installed, the next thing you’ll probably do is test the lock. Make sure you have the keys in your hand!

What to do with a C209 door control module?

Using small nails, you can gently pry open the plastic tabs enough to get to the good bits. As you can see, apart from a few big processors, there aren’t any fuses or anything that would really be considered easy to fix. This module is pretty much junk. On the bright side, you can save more than $700 by finding one on eBay.

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