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Old Nov 15, 2014 | 06:27 PM
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Electric door lock problem

This afternoon the Passenger door lock would not unlock, with switch, key fob or door pad,you can hear it and the lock rod moves a little but will not unlock. Now it won't lock or unlock, you can hear the actuator and see the lock rod move a little but it just won't get there. Should I get a part in hand before I tear into it or could it be a easy fix with no parts. 2002 Ex XLT 4X4
 
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Old Nov 15, 2014 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Rscottc
This afternoon the Passenger door lock would not unlock, with switch, key fob or door pad,you can hear it and the lock rod moves a little but will not unlock. Now it won't lock or unlock, you can hear the actuator and see the lock rod move a little but it just won't get there. Should I get a part in hand before I tear into it or could it be a easy fix with no parts. 2002 Ex XLT 4X4
Safest bet is to pull the panel and put eyes on it while actuating.

I'm leaning towards something binding up since there's a wiggle but no real movement.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2014 | 11:25 PM
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It sounds like the ol' thermister giving up. They get real lazy like that before finally quitting.
 
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Originally Posted by Rscottc
Should I get a part in hand before I tear into it or could it be a easy fix with no parts. 2002 Ex XLT 4X4
Check out the tech folder sticky thread (one of the Read First threads), it's covered there.

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