My Driver Door Won T Lock

This is one of the most common reasons why your car door lock is not working.

My driver door won t lock. An inoperative power door lock can be caused by the switch solenoid wiring problem or mechanical problem within the linkage of the affected door. Driver door won t lock unlock with remote only manually with key. Circuit testing and voltage drop test. Begin by checking the keyway for blockage.

Jump to latest follow 1 8 of 8 posts. Open the door and troubleshoot the lock assembly. Only the driver door has this problem. If your locks arenâ t working replacing the battery in the key fob could solve the issue.

Repair the broken connections. In order to remove the door panel. Solutions for when your car door won t open from inside or outside. In some cars a failed door lock actuator may lock but won t unlock or the other way around.

If you have a single door which doesn t lock unlock you most likely have a problem with the actuator motor. Inspect the fuse that protects the door lock circuit to ensure it is not blown. If all of the door locks are inoperative start your diagnosis at the fuse box. If the battery isnâ t the problem the issue may be with the fob itself.

This motor powers the locking mechanism. Discussion starter 1 10 mo ago. In most cases the problem with a door lock actuator is limited to only one door. Use replacement parts if needed and mend the broken connections.

Lubricating the door latch is one of the ways in which doors that won t open from the inside or the outside can be fixed. When this is the problem you will need to remove the door panel and have a look. This video is a demonstration of conventional methods used to prove an electrical device is faulty before replacing it. Joined 10 mo ago 15 posts.

The key fob is faulty. First unhook the negative battery power supply.