Passenger Door Lock Stopped Working

If you go to your car.

Passenger door lock stopped working.

Be it the switch for that side latch or actuator. My guess is that it s either the solenoid or the wiring in the door or the wiring in the door jamb. Reinstall the plastic cover and replace the assembly. The switch provides power to the door lock solenoids.

Push the unlock button twice to unlock all doors on ford vehicles. When one door has the locking issue it is likely an issue within the door. The unlock button shuts down the alarm. Assuming it s the front passenger s side door we know that the smart entrance control unit and fuses are good because the rear locks work.

If you only press the button once the driver s door is the only one to unlock. You will then need to scan the ecm with a handheld scanner to read the code. The key fob is faulty. If there is a problem within the car s ecm computer that s causing your door locks to fail a check engine light will usually illuminate on the dash.

Here are the common scenarios and associated problems. Spray electrical cleaner onto the black electrical connector. To unlock the doors the switch reverses the polarity of the voltage applied to the solenoid. Clean and reconnect the actuator.

If the battery isnâ t the problem the issue may be with the fob itself. If one door doesnâ t work but. Video tutorial discussing symptoms of power door locks on toyota is not working right and how to check for easy fixes and replace a door lock actuator if nec. To lock the doors the switch provides voltage to the two terminals of the solenoid.

Reinstalling the door lock actuator step 1. The key fob battery is dead. Part 5 of 6. A fuse is blown.

I d start by pulling the inner panel off and checking for a bad connection or cut wire. Attach the plastic door lock actuator back onto the.