Driver Side Door Not Unlocking
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Driver Side Door Not Unlocking
I drive a 2004 Ford Ranger. When I use the remote to unlock my truck, there is a grinding electrical sound, and the driver side door does not unlock. The passenger side does, though. Also, when I try to use my key to unlock the door, the driver's side door will not unlock with the key. I can open the driver's side door from the inside by using the handle, but the electric lock button will not unlock the door. It seems like the piece that pops up when the truck is unlocked has a hard time raising to unlock the door. Neither my boyfriend nor I can figure out what the problem is. If anyone could help with this issue, that would be great. I find that when I take my truck in for any problem, people at the dealership try to take advantage of the fact that I'm female and don't know much about cars. I'd like to have some idea of what is going on before I take it in anywhere to get fixed.
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The door lock actuator could be damaged.
I googled this info that may shed some light on the issue.
You can buy replacement parts from just about anywhere, I have had
Success buying OEM parts off of Amazon.
Hope this helps, the year represented in the article may not be exact but
Similar.
Others may add their ideas to problem too, this is just something to
Consider.
Taking off the door panel to visually see the actuator operate is a must.
2000 Ford Ranger: diagrams, to replace the door lock actuators - JustAnswer
I googled this info that may shed some light on the issue.
You can buy replacement parts from just about anywhere, I have had
Success buying OEM parts off of Amazon.
Hope this helps, the year represented in the article may not be exact but
Similar.
Others may add their ideas to problem too, this is just something to
Consider.
Taking off the door panel to visually see the actuator operate is a must.
2000 Ford Ranger: diagrams, to replace the door lock actuators - JustAnswer
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What's the temperature like there? It might be frozen.
I don't have electric locks on my '04, but I do sometimes have to work the door handle while unlocking it with the key in order for it to work.
I don't have electric locks on my '04, but I do sometimes have to work the door handle while unlocking it with the key in order for it to work.
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Well, maybe beer in the freezer!
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Am going to throw this in there.
I think you are having two separate problems. First, door lock actuators are tired/failing/broken. Second your "key" lock is sticking/dirty. For the use of the key, get some WD40 or similar no squeak light oil, stick the tube/nozzle in the lock where you would put the key and hose away. Then push the key in and out and in and out several times. Try turning gently. If no go, repeat.
my truck right now is having issues with the door lock actuators....they are very weak and sometimes dont unlock it. Need to replace them. And the key locks will get to sticking every few years. As above I will hose it with light oil and its all good.
Just a cheap/easy idea to try. As you are in a cold climate, you might substitute graphite for wd40.
Where are you at BTW?
And welcome to the forum!!!!
I think you are having two separate problems. First, door lock actuators are tired/failing/broken. Second your "key" lock is sticking/dirty. For the use of the key, get some WD40 or similar no squeak light oil, stick the tube/nozzle in the lock where you would put the key and hose away. Then push the key in and out and in and out several times. Try turning gently. If no go, repeat.
my truck right now is having issues with the door lock actuators....they are very weak and sometimes dont unlock it. Need to replace them. And the key locks will get to sticking every few years. As above I will hose it with light oil and its all good.
Just a cheap/easy idea to try. As you are in a cold climate, you might substitute graphite for wd40.
Where are you at BTW?
And welcome to the forum!!!!
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