imported_sketch

Hey All,

I have a 97 EX (4dr) which came with Pwr Dr locks.
I have it hooked up through my security system, this way whenever i turn on my car and apply the break the doors automatically lock and when I turn off my car the doors automatically unlocked.
Now as I was getting out of my car today I noticed that the door was still locked.
To put a long story short, I'm able to lock and unlock it manually the the "pull tab" located behind me but can not unlock/lock with the power door lock switch which locks/unlocks everthing else.
This problem happens with my alarm as well, I cannot lock or unklock the drivers side door but it will for all the other doors no problem.
what can be the problem ???

Thanks in advance.

bazooka

sorry, i have no advice, but that's way cool that your car automatically unlocks the doors when u take out the key

imported_sketch

thanks,
I just wish it would unlock the drivers side door right now ... LOL

PULOVR

Could be................

a broken/loose wire, a blown motor, or a blown fuse.

icepikz

I have a 92 Civic 4dr, and just the other day, my power locks stopped working. At first I thought it was the fuse, but I changed it and it's still not working. when I press the switch i hear the sound but nothing happens. maybe the locking arm slipped out? anyone have suggestions?

PULOVR

Take the door panel off and see if the clip that holds the motor to the lock is broken, or if it came off.

I used to have a pic of what this little plastic peice looks like....I'll see if I can find it.

:working:

PULOVR

sorry if this is a bad pic.

imported_sketch

does that apply to EKs as well ??

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

Ya, EKs got that same type plastic deal...

imported_sketch

looking at that picture ... where is that peice located .... where the power lock switch is .. or the near the back where the pull leaver is ??

thanks guys in advance

PULOVR

that pic is out of of Ford or Gm....can't remember.

brain is tired to remeber where it is located in the Civic door.

Me thinks it's where the door handle is (inside the door), or near the lock rod that conects to the door handle mechanisim. Should be a little white clip.

The door motor still makes a noise, right? If yes, it's probably the clip.

imported_sketch

yeah the door motor still makes the noise and the rod moves a little but not enough to unlock and lock it.

imported_SiR_YO

hmm I had this problem when I had my impreza.. if the motor still works (actuator) than it could be a little screw that holds a clip attached to a rod that pulls on the lock?? not 100% sure.. if Subaru is the same.. but if it's a similar problem, just use thread lock on the screw to tighten it back up

PULOVR

I guess you had aftermarket doorlock motors....'cause the factory ones don't come with screws to hold them to the rod...they use clips.


sketch, check to see of the clip came out or broke. If its still conected, it might mean the motor is just about burned out.......(new motor time)

imported_sketch

how much would something like that cost???
i didn't see a clip when i opened it up .... i looked all a long the rod and did not see anything connected to it ...... i think i'll try taking another look..... would you suggest that it is near the mirror or near the back where you pull the rod manually ??

thanks alan !

PULOVR

Bring the car this wed....I'll take a look at it. Leave the door panel off for me.

imported_sketch

sounds good I'll be there !!!
what time are you usually around ???

thanks

PULOVR

9ish

imported_sketch

sorry i didn't show up alan, I had an assignment to finish the night before and was to burnt out,.

I checked the door again and all the clips were in place, I followed some wires that led to the latch. do each of the doors have their own motors ??? and how much do one of those cost to replace??

thanks,

imported_94EG6HB

He waited for you until 2 in the morning..