Driver side power door lock malfunction?

dohcvtec · 12-14-2006, 12:49 AM

it starts to act weird today, the power door lock on the driver side is out of order, it will not work on remote control either.but the passenger door and hatch are working normal...i have to use the physical key to lock the driver side door... anyone has this problem too? what should i do before i bring it back to dealer ?

elementology · 12-14-2006, 11:05 PM

Bring it back and they'll make u wait 6 hours for either a relay or another simple thing that takes 15 minutes to fix.

dohcvtec · 12-18-2006, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elementology

Bring it back and they'll make u wait 6 hours for either a relay or another simple thing that takes 15 minutes to fix.

so what should i do ?

lizzurd · 12-18-2006, 09:41 AM

Sounds like the door lock actuator is pooched.....

barvel · 06-09-2008, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizzurd

Sounds like the door lock actuator is pooched.....

Did we ever get to the bottom of this?

I have had 8 Honda's in my life and when each of them reached 100K or so the drivers side actuator went to pot.

Just wanted to get some input.

thanks in advance.

Rocket Dog · 06-09-2008, 08:47 PM

This is the only thread I could find that MIGHT be germane to what you're looking for. I hope it helps.

http://www.elementownersclub.com/for...ight=door+lock

Alaskan_Toaster · 06-09-2008, 10:08 PM

Don't know if this might help, but, on my OTHER vehicle, the remote never had a problem, but the driver's key only worked sometimes when you double unlock where it was supposed to unlock the rest of the doors. The only time it works better (read: like it should) was right after I shot some Lock-Thaw into the cylinder. Since it's now warmer, might suggest WD-40 or something similar as a first try. It won't hurt the lock, and, maybe it will solve the problem...... :D:)
Just make sure that, if some gets on the paint, that you clean it off quickly as it WILL cause problems later.

Something to try.... :)

MRS.Bignerd · 06-10-2008, 12:38 AM

Well WD-40 is a degreaser... so not sure if that is the route you want to go. Can always try graphite if the lock is sticking. I have had that work before on a Chevy with power locks.

Kind of Blue · 06-11-2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MRS.Bignerd

Well WD-40 is a degreaser... so not sure if that is the route you want to go. Can always try graphite if the lock is sticking. I have had that work before on a Chevy with power locks.

WD-40 is actually a Water Displacer...not a grease displacer.

MRS.Bignerd · 06-11-2008, 03:21 PM

^ You are correct but it is mostly made of solvent with a smaller amount of mineral oil. Not necessairly ideal for lubrication, or at least I don't think so.

12-14-2006, 12:49 AM	#1
dohcvtec EOC Rank: Oxygen 2003 4WD EX AT Sunset Orange Pearl (SOP) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 512	Driver side power door lock malfunction? it starts to act weird today, the power door lock on the driver side is out of order, it will not work on remote control either.but the passenger door and hatch are working normal...i have to use the physical key to lock the driver side door... anyone has this problem too? what should i do before i bring it back to dealer ? __________________ 1998 BMW ///M3 / Manual Tranny 2000 BMW 528i / Sport & Premium package / Manual Tranny / 2003 HONDA Element EX 4WD 1999 DODGE Dakota SLT / Ext cab / 4X2 / 3.9L V6

12-14-2006, 11:05 PM	#2
elementology EOC Rank: Oxygen 2003 Nighthawk Black Pearl (NBP) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 335	Bring it back and they'll make u wait 6 hours for either a relay or another simple thing that takes 15 minutes to fix. __________________ nbp - ex - hard wired awd box

06-09-2008, 08:47 PM	#6
Rocket Dog EOC Rank: Nitrogen 2004 4WD LX AT Satin Silver Metallic (SSM) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 5,241	This is the only thread I could find that MIGHT be germane to what you're looking for. I hope it helps. http://www.elementownersclub.com/for...ight=door+lock __________________ Adopt a homeless pet!

06-09-2008, 10:08 PM	#7
Alaskan_Toaster EOC Rank: Neon 2007 4WD EX MT Tango Red Pearl (TRP) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Summer is here!! Posts: 2,076	Don't know if this might help, but, on my OTHER vehicle, the remote never had a problem, but the driver's key only worked sometimes when you double unlock where it was supposed to unlock the rest of the doors. The only time it works better (read: like it should) was right after I shot some Lock-Thaw into the cylinder. Since it's now warmer, might suggest WD-40 or something similar as a first try. It won't hurt the lock, and, maybe it will solve the problem...... :D:) Just make sure that, if some gets on the paint, that you clean it off quickly as it WILL cause problems later. Something to try.... :) __________________ Mods so far - Thule rack, K&N, leather shift knob and boots, fogs, tinted tails, HIDs and LEDs, G-bags, Ridgie remote key, pass PDL switch, WT visors, MTF..... Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes?

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12-18-2006, 09:41 AM	#4
lizzurd Moderator EH? 2006 4WD EX-P AT Neutron Blue Metallic (NBM) Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 10,944	Sounds like the door lock actuator is pooched.....

06-10-2008, 12:38 AM	#8
MRS.Bignerd EOC Rank: Helium 2008 SC 2WD 5MT Root Beer Metallic (RBM) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 103	Well WD-40 is a degreaser... so not sure if that is the route you want to go. Can always try graphite if the lock is sticking. I have had that work before on a Chevy with power locks.

06-11-2008, 03:21 PM	#10
MRS.Bignerd EOC Rank: Helium 2008 SC 2WD 5MT Root Beer Metallic (RBM) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 103	^ You are correct but it is mostly made of solvent with a smaller amount of mineral oil. Not necessairly ideal for lubrication, or at least I don't think so.

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