Why does the lock button on my door not work?
The lock/unlock buttons on the same door don’t work either. I would think that if the actuator in the door was bad, that the buttons would still work and lock/unlock the rest of the doors. The door locks and buttons on the other 3 doors are all fine. The last problem is with the door lock indicator lights.
What to do if your car key won’t unlock the doors?
If the ignition lock has been changed then the keys will work in the doors. Also lube the door lock cylinders as previously mentioned. Compare the newly cut keys with the key you already have. It it is different then you should be able to use the keys in the doors.
Can you unlock a front door with a remote?
Click to expand… Yes, I can unlock or lock the doors with the remote, but no – I cannot then lock it with the key. Neither front door key lock will even turn ( either way) when I put either key in. The security system won’t stop the manual unlock.
How does a power door lock unlock the door?
To lock the doors the switch provides voltage to the two terminals of the solenoid. To unlock the doors the switch reverses the polarity of the voltage applied to the solenoid.
What happens if my door lock does not work?
Power door locks do not function Another symptom of a potential problem with the door lock actuators are power door locks that do not function. If the door lock actuators fail, they will disable the power door lock feature from working.
When do keys don’t go all the way into the lock?
It’s just frustrating to say the least. When your key won’t go all the way into your door lock, and it won’t turn or come out for that matter, it’s just STUCK. You’re not alone, this has happened to everyone, because the problems that cause this are regular, everyday issues.
Can a power door lock actuator be bad?
When they fail or have issues, they can disable the power door lock feature, which can be a major inconvenience to the driver. Usually a bad or failing power door lock actuator will produce a few symptoms that can notify the driver of an issue that should be serviced.
What to do if your house key won’t turn in the lock?
If that is the problem, it is easy to fix. You can spray a little dry lubricant in the lock to free up the plug so you can open the door. Spray lubricant in the keyway and insert the key a few times so the lubricant can get worked into the mechanism.