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Old 07-04-2009, 11:38 PM   #1
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driver side lock not locking the whole way
i took the door panel off to figure out why my door lock wasnt locking when i locked it. so i gave up and locked it manually . why doesnt it lock?
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Re: driver side lock not locking the whole way
actuator?

Maybe a rod off to the actuator?
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Re: driver side lock not locking the whole way
Common problem. Try cleaning with WD-40 and relubbing with white grease. Do the window track while you're in the door panel. Here's a link with some thing to consider:

http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/bo...servation.html (Window/Door Rattles--Observation and Pics)

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Re: driver side lock not locking the whole way
Common problem. Try cleaning with WD-40 and relubricating with white grease. Do the window track while you're in the door panel. Here's a link with some thing to consider:

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If that dosent work and you need a new actuator we carry them.

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Re: driver side lock not locking the whole way
mine does it too but i hit unlock with the power and then hit lock and it works. not sure why but it works.
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