This power glitch would cause the power door locks to activate.
Power door lock sender battery problem.
Ok something just started happening with our 2016 gmc 2500hd denali 4x4 with the diesel.
Vaupell says he s seen replacements range from 200 to 700 depending on the car s make and how much labor is involved.
If the power door lock relay fails it will cut off power to the entire power door lock system and may cause them to not function correctly.
The actuator motor controls the door lock mechanism.
The remote door lock and unlock wont work every time from either of our fobs.
Over time through use this motor can go bad.
Some days the problem is there other days all of the door locks work perfect when i press lock on the key fob.
According to costhelper the average cost to repair a power door lock is between 50 and 200 but may cost as much as 600 at a car dealership depending on the problem the cost of replacement parts and how long the labor takes.
Preferably charge it up with a charger and disconnected from the car.
In order to fix this problem you will need to remove the door panel and locate the actuator motor.
The lock actuators clearly work just aren t being given the correct signals.
The easiest way to find the actuator motor is to match up the new one with an old one.
We bought this truck last august so i cant imagine the batteries in both of our fobs have died at the exact same time and only 7.
With that said power disruptions while driving also remain a common complaint.
The fix is to repair the corroded power feed near the battery.
For vehicles equipped with door lock cylinders the door can still be opened using the key.
Lincoln town car ford crown vic mercury grand marquis.
Door locks not working but you can hear them going on and off.
Flaky power door lock controller i have had a few people complain to me that their remote keyless entry seems to be locking the doors on its own.
How to fix power door locks.
Remove a door panel for a dodge ram fix a power door lock window or speaker this video explains it all in detail.
Interestingly enough when people have problems with the general motors positive battery cable they often complain about the power door lock actuators activating by themselves.
The lock problem may be due to a faulty lock switch.
The replacement cable comes with all of the cable anchors in the proper locations.
Don t waste your time changing the power.
You should be able to jump start the car with no problem.
You may be able to correct the problem by moving the switches.
The problem is completely intermittent unfortunately or fortunately i guess depending on how you look at it.
Power door locks that do not function are another common symptom for a problem with the door lock relay.
