Automatic door locks are weak

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09-23-2008, 08:26 AM

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Automatic door locks are weak

The passenger side door lock doesn't open and sounds weak. Do I need to replace the door lock solenoids?

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09-23-2008, 10:48 AM

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Prolly the actuator (might be what you mean).

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09-23-2008, 11:11 AM

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Well actuator would make more sense but rockauto calls it a solenoid (if we're talking about the same thing). Does it look like this?

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09-23-2008, 11:21 PM

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You sure that the lock tab isn't getting caught up as it slides?

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09-24-2008, 06:32 AM

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Could be but I'm not sure. The key lock mechanism on the outside gets stuck from time to time but the slide lock from the inside slides just fine.

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09-24-2008, 08:00 AM

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mine sound weak also. and sometimes doesnt want to unlock on the passenger side. i dont think its getting caught up on anything though. i might try the actuator on both doors.

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