Common questions

Why does my rear door lock not unlock?

Why does my rear door lock not unlock?

My rear door locks will not unlock, front ones work fine with remote and inside control panel. The rear locks won’t budge (have to unlock manually). Looks like it could be the on/off relay switches.

Why does my GMC Duramax door lock not work?

The door lock actuators on the ’07 and up trucks are complete garbage and go out all the time. I couldn’t even tell you how many of them I have replaced.

What to do if rear door won’t open?

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What to do when your power door won’t unlock?

The only way to get into the truck is using the actual key. The power locks will lock just fine. When I press any unlock button, there is a clicking near/in the interior fuse box. There is no power going to any of the locks when I try to unlock them. All unlock fuses have no power when I check them with the test light.

My rear door locks will not unlock, front ones work fine with remote and inside control panel. The rear locks won’t budge (have to unlock manually). Looks like it could be the on/off relay switches.

The door lock actuators on the ’07 and up trucks are complete garbage and go out all the time. I couldn’t even tell you how many of them I have replaced.

What to do if your car door won’t lock?

You have a broken wire: If the lock isn’t getting power, hold the lock switch either up or down, and then open and close the door repeatedly to see if the lock will work. If it works sometimes, you probably have a broken wire.

Why is the FOB on my car door not working?

If it’s not sending a signal, the fob will likely have to be replaced. A fuse is blown: If one door doesn’t work, but others do, the problem could be a blown fuse. Replacing the fuse will correct the problem. This is a cheap and easy fix.

The only way to get into the truck is using the actual key. The power locks will lock just fine. When I press any unlock button, there is a clicking near/in the interior fuse box. There is no power going to any of the locks when I try to unlock them. All unlock fuses have no power when I check them with the test light.

Is there a problem with my GMC Sierra crew cab?

I recently purchased a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab NBS. I was aware of the doors not unlocking when I bought it. I figured it would be an easy fix, but that hasn’t been the case.

I recently purchased a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab NBS. I was aware of the doors not unlocking when I bought it. I figured it would be an easy fix, but that hasn’t been the case.

What to do if your Chevy Silverado door lock doesn’t work?

Follow these steps to make sure your wiring is in good shape. Pop the window and door lock switch panel off the door handle. Unplug the door lock connectors and inspect to make sure nothing stands out. Follow lead wire to the door lock actuator. If any wiring is damaged, replace them.

Why are power locks on my H3 not working?

H3 left a door open over night ran battery down, boosted and then the problem with the driver door and power locks started. Was told when battery goes low it sets off the problem just need to reset it by unplugging the battery for 5min. Give it time it does reset!

What happens if you have a bad door lock relay?

However, vehicles without door lock cylinders will not be able to lock or unlock the doors until power is restored. For vehicles with traditional style door lock cylinders and keys, a bad power door lock relay will merely disable the power door lock feature.

Is there a way to unlock a side door?

The door will unlock and unlatch with one pull of the outside handle as long as the key fob is near by. It can also be unlocked with the key and the inside door handle. Both of these are mechanically connected to the latch mechanism.

What happens if you use a physical key to unlock a door?

Alright, so using a physical key to unlock the door isn’t the end of the world, but it is a slight hassle if you’re used to the convenience of electric locks. When a door ceases to lock and unlock at the press of a button, it often means that the door’s lock actuator has given up the ghost.

What to do if your Toyota door lock doesn’t work?

If you followed the steps correctly, you should have a new door actuator in place. If your key fob doesn’t work, yet the manual door lock button does, it is time for a new key fob battery. This battery is located inside the key fob and can be accessed by opening the fob.

Why does my car door not unlock with the remote?

If your car door does not lock or unlock with the remote or power button it is very likely that you have bad door lock actuator. There could be many reasons why your door may not lock or unlock, that is why we decided to make a video and show you how to test your door lock actuator so you know for sure if your door lock actuator is bad or good.

The door will unlock and unlatch with one pull of the outside handle as long as the key fob is near by. It can also be unlocked with the key and the inside door handle. Both of these are mechanically connected to the latch mechanism.

Alright, so using a physical key to unlock the door isn’t the end of the world, but it is a slight hassle if you’re used to the convenience of electric locks. When a door ceases to lock and unlock at the press of a button, it often means that the door’s lock actuator has given up the ghost.

Can you open the driver door with the remote?

All the doors open with the remote except the driver door. It’s like the lock is stuck. I have to open the the door from the inside or use the key to manually unlock the driver door. Formerly owned: 1992, 93, 94, 99, 02, 06, 08, 11.

What to do if your door lock relay is not working?

Power door locks do not function. If your power door lock system is having any issues, or you suspect that your relay may be having a problem, have the vehicle inspected by a professional technician, such as one from YourMechanic, to determine if your car needs a door lock relay replacement.

Is there a child lock on the rear door?

Child lock locks both windows and rear doors. Turn it off and check. Good thing to check before getting in the rear seats lol. Click to expand… That’s indeed a wise thing to check and do. Child lock being off. I did try that few times.

Why are the doors on my truck not unlocking?

What’s happening is all 4 doors will NOT unlock using the fob, passenger button or driver button. The only way to get into the truck is using the actual key. The power locks will lock just fine. When I press any unlock button, there is a clicking near/in the interior fuse box. There is no power going to any of the locks when I try to unlock them.

Why does my GMC Duramax rear door not unlock?

The rear locks won’t budge (have to unlock manually). Looks like it could be the on/off relay switches. Is this very difficult to replace? Any instructions out there how to do this? Do I need special tools. Can I find the switches in my neighborhood auto parts store? :help Please

Power door locks do not function. If your power door lock system is having any issues, or you suspect that your relay may be having a problem, have the vehicle inspected by a professional technician, such as one from YourMechanic, to determine if your car needs a door lock relay replacement.

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