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Old 08-17-2010, 06:36 AM
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Power Door Locks....?? Not locking.

My car has power locks. When i push the lock button it does not pull the lock into the lock position. If I lock it by hand, the unlock button will unlock it but i have to push it about 4 times. Are the acuators on the locks worn out or is there an easy way to replace them??
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Re: Power Door Locks....?? Not locking.

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My car has power locks. When i push the lock button it does not pull the lock into the lock position. If I lock it by hand, the unlock button will unlock it but i have to push it about 4 times. Are the acuators on the locks worn out or is there an easy way to replace them??
The common culprit is 20+ years of dirt/grime. Often a thorough cleaning with something like WD-40, then a shot or two of white grease will eliminate the problem. While you're in the door, you might consider some of the following ideas:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...servation.html

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Old 08-18-2010, 06:54 AM
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Re: Power Door Locks....?? Not locking.

sweet I'll check that out!!
Old 08-21-2010, 09:33 AM
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Re: Power Door Locks....?? Not locking.

cleaned it all up with wd-40 and then lubed it up good with white lithium grease. Everything work like new now!! Thanks!!
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