My Driver Door Won T Lock

If the battery isnâ t the problem the issue may be with the fob itself.

My driver door won t lock.

If all of the door locks are inoperative start your diagnosis at the fuse box. The key fob battery is dead. In order to remove the door panel. Solutions for when your car door won t open from inside or outside.

Inspect the fuse that protects the door lock circuit to ensure it is not blown. Repair the broken connections. Jump to latest follow 1 8 of 8 posts. An inoperative power door lock can be caused by the switch solenoid wiring problem or mechanical problem within the linkage of the affected door.

Circuit testing and voltage drop test. Single door fails to lock unlock. If you have a single door which doesn t lock unlock you most likely have a problem with the actuator motor. First unhook the negative battery power supply.

In most cases the problem with a door lock actuator is limited to only one door. Open the door and troubleshoot the lock assembly. The key fob is faulty. This motor powers the locking mechanism.

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. Only the driver door has this problem. Begin by checking the keyway for blockage. When this is the problem you will need to remove the door panel and have a look.

Joined 10 mo ago 15 posts. Use replacement parts if needed and mend the broken connections. Discussion starter 1 10 mo ago. In some cars a failed door lock actuator may lock but won t unlock or the other way around.

In some vehicles the cable that connects the door lock actuator to the inner door handle may be built into the actuator assembly. Driver door won t lock unlock with remote only manually with key.