Passenger Side Door Wont Lock

Great tips for diagnosing a power door lock central locking or key fob issue on bmw and we show you the first steps to take.

Passenger side door wont lock. In some cars a failed door lock actuator may lock but won t unlock or the other way around. The solenoid is bad. Links to buy below. Luckily this is the easiest and cheapest items that can go wrong.

Then they are a nuisance. If one door doesn t work but others do the problem could be a blown fuse. Re install the door panel using the reverse steps. Again if one door doesn t work but others do the problem could be with the door lock solenoid.

A fuse is blown. Replacing it may require removing the car door panel. Before you begin this project you will need to determine exactly what the problem is with the locks. In most cases the problem with a door lock actuator is limited to only one door.

I am also unable to lock the driver s side door manually with the key in order to actually secure my car i have to use the key in the passenger s door and then press the key fob to deadlock it. Here is a link to a forum with pictures and detailed steps for an older model toyota camry. In some vehicles the cable that connects the door lock actuator to the inner door handle may be built into the actuator assembly. I ve heard all sorts of stories saying if you deadlock the car with the driver s door open it will fix this problem however this appears to be false.

If your key fob remote lock unlock doesn t work but the locks work on the door you need a new battery. Replacing the fuse will correct the problem.