imported_1_sik_vtec

The keyless entry on my drivers side does not work anymore. I know i messed it up during the winter forcing my door and trying to open it while it was frozen. Its been a month thinking it may be the weather but i dont think that is causing the problem. Any suggestions on what the damage can be and if this is a diy or should i just take it in ..thanks

SpikeyLee

Were you just yanking on the door handle like there was no tomorrow?

Perhaps you somehow disconnected/broke the power lock mechanism inside the door...

Whiplash

could be the actuator, that'd be my guess from what you describe

the door handles still work right??

imported_1_sik_vtec

yeah the door handles still work, and i am able to use my key to lock and unlock .......

Whiplash

99% sure it's the actuator then, or a fuse leading to

imported_1_sik_vtec

forot to mention that the keyless does work on occasion, or if i were to press it a couple dozen times dont konw if this helps....

Whiplash

let's me know it's getting power..
eliminates the bad fuse possibility....

it works alright with the lock/unlock buttons inside the car??

imported_1_sik_vtec

yeah the unlock lock buttons inside work fine......its just most of the time teh keyless wont lock my drivers side......have to press lock and unlock button numerous times to lock drivers side.....also what is a actuator......thanks

Whiplash

an actuator is the gizmo that actually moves the lock rod to unlock the door..

hmmmm, k, so actuator works...tho intermittently by remote
yet it'll pop no problem with the door switch

remote: do you like press it once for drivers door and twice for all doors or??
when's the last time you changed the battery in it??
ever drop it or accidently toss it in the toilet or anything??

grabbing at straws now, this is a weird one..