Passenger side door lock
11-23-2008, 03:53 PM
#1
Passenger side door lock
So I went through a touchless car wash a couple days ago just for a quick rinse off because its too cold to do a full out wash in the driveway and maybe about an hour after the wash I noticed the passenger side door wasn't unlocking when I hit the button on the key fob. I got inside and tried to unlock with the buttons on the doors and no luck. The driver side still unlocks fine with all the buttons but now I can only open the passenger side by reaching over and doing it manually. Its pretty annoying.
My father thought it might just be frozen and stuck (it was around 20 degrees that night) and I agreed with him after I rolled my passenger window down and up and it stuck a little bit at first like it was frozen a little. Well that theory has been disproved because it would have melted by now. Its been 50 the last couple days. Could it just be shorted or do I have bigger problems? When I hit the unlock button there is still a little clicking coming from the passenger side so I don't know what's going on.
tl;dr my electric passenger side door lock isnt working. What could be wrong with it?
My father thought it might just be frozen and stuck (it was around 20 degrees that night) and I agreed with him after I rolled my passenger window down and up and it stuck a little bit at first like it was frozen a little. Well that theory has been disproved because it would have melted by now. Its been 50 the last couple days. Could it just be shorted or do I have bigger problems? When I hit the unlock button there is still a little clicking coming from the passenger side so I don't know what's going on.
tl;dr my electric passenger side door lock isnt working. What could be wrong with it?
11-23-2008, 03:58 PM
#2
Zoom Zoom....
I agree with your dad.
The lock actuator was frozen. Now that it's not - could be one of two problems.
- Moisture in the connector - door panel off, unplug, clean, and reassemble with silicone di-electric grease
- Actuator is now broken due to forcing it repeatedly when it was frozen. Door panel off, remove actuator, test with good 12v source.
The lock actuator was frozen. Now that it's not - could be one of two problems.
- Moisture in the connector - door panel off, unplug, clean, and reassemble with silicone di-electric grease
- Actuator is now broken due to forcing it repeatedly when it was frozen. Door panel off, remove actuator, test with good 12v source.
11-23-2008, 04:05 PM
#4
Zoom Zoom....
^easy peasy to get the door panel off.
See this thread: https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/front-door-pannel-removal-148655/#post2513326
Also, after more thinking, it could've broken the plastic connector between the actuator and the rod to the lock. Not a pain to fix, and an auto parts store should have something really similar.
Good luck.
See this thread: https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/front-door-pannel-removal-148655/#post2513326
Also, after more thinking, it could've broken the plastic connector between the actuator and the rod to the lock. Not a pain to fix, and an auto parts store should have something really similar.
Good luck.
11-23-2008, 04:49 PM
#6
Zoom Zoom....
On looking at my service manual, the latch / actuator could be a bit of a bitch to get at...
The actuator is attached to the latch at the back of the door:
1. Remove the following parts:
a. inner garnish; b. door trim; c. front door glass d. front door speaker; e. front door unit
2. Detach the cables from the inner handle and the door lock ****.
3. Detach rods from the key cylinder and front outer handle.
4. Remove the screws, then remove the front door latch and lock actuator.
The actuator is attached to the latch at the back of the door:
1. Remove the following parts:
a. inner garnish; b. door trim; c. front door glass d. front door speaker; e. front door unit
2. Detach the cables from the inner handle and the door lock ****.
3. Detach rods from the key cylinder and front outer handle.
4. Remove the screws, then remove the front door latch and lock actuator.
11-23-2008, 05:37 PM
#8
Zoom Zoom....
I know - I feel bad about the 'easy peasy' part, above...
I'd bet that there is an easier way, though...
With the window up, and the door panel off (and plastic inner panel), perhaps you could at least enough space to see if the actuator is moving or have someone with small hands...
I'd bet that there is an easier way, though...
With the window up, and the door panel off (and plastic inner panel), perhaps you could at least enough space to see if the actuator is moving or have someone with small hands...
Wa?
12-03-2008, 04:53 PM
#18
Zoom Zoom....
^ I love 'magic' repairs!
Just stay away from the hot water on a cold day...
Also, if you are driving / parking / driving / parking all day, it's better to leave the car out in the cold than going back and forth into heated parking (for the same reason of freezing).
Just stay away from the hot water on a cold day...
Also, if you are driving / parking / driving / parking all day, it's better to leave the car out in the cold than going back and forth into heated parking (for the same reason of freezing).
12-03-2008, 04:57 PM
#20
Thanks for the tips earlier anyway Silver, I did end up taking apart my door but couldn't see any moisture or notice anything out of place. The relay near the glove box was working fine too... it was very strange. Somewhere in between that relay and the actuator something was wrong.
06-10-2009, 11:13 AM
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Guys,
This same thing is happening to my driver side door. The weird part is, it works fine the first time i use it in the day. It also works after an extended period of immobility. The additional problem is, it does not lock nor unlock when it doesnt want to work. I also get that clicking sound when i press the button on the fob. Do you have any idea how to fix this?
Thanks,
Sreeram.
This same thing is happening to my driver side door. The weird part is, it works fine the first time i use it in the day. It also works after an extended period of immobility. The additional problem is, it does not lock nor unlock when it doesnt want to work. I also get that clicking sound when i press the button on the fob. Do you have any idea how to fix this?
Thanks,
Sreeram.
11-19-2009, 04:39 AM
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Dammit, I'm having a similar issue, but it doesn't even get to freezing at night time!
For me, I can only lock/unlock one side at a time. It is really scaring me because I realized I am leaving either my passenger or driver's door unlocked at nearly any given time! SO frustrating...
For me, I can only lock/unlock one side at a time. It is really scaring me because I realized I am leaving either my passenger or driver's door unlocked at nearly any given time! SO frustrating...
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