Manual Door Lock Not Working

For other types of problems with door knobs and locks please see repairing door knobs hardware.

Manual door lock not working.

The key fob is faulty. If your door key doesn t work right the first and most obvious step is to be sure you re using the right key. If the battery isnâ t the problem the issue may be with the fob itself. Reinstalling the door lock actuator step 1.

There are only 2 things you can try to fix this yourself. Many door knob and lockset problems can be corrected before they become so serious that the lockset does not work at all. Turn off the engine and open the driver side door to turn the radio off. If your locks arenâ t working replacing the battery in the key fob could solve the issue.

I worked as a locksmith for many years and saw many people who would come in with this exact problem. Here we look at how to fix problems with a key operating a door lock. Sorry that we feel the need to state. If you have a key that won t work in the lock please see how to repair keyed door locks.

Clean and reconnect the actuator. If that does not solve it turn off your engine disconnect the car battery wait about 5 minutes. If you can put the key in the lock but cannot to turn it the lock may have seized because dirt or grime has gotten caught in the mechanism. If the lock tries to move then it is a frozen lock mechanism.

If that doesn t work i would venture to guess that the wafers in your door lock have worn down to the extent that you need the lock replaced. Door key does not work. Spray electrical cleaner onto the black electrical connector. The key fob battery is dead.

To clean the lock mechanism insert a damp cotton swab into the keyhole and jiggle it around to attract the dirt. Wait 5 minutes start your car. Here we look at repairs for locksets and knobs. If not then you may have a blown fuse.

Step 3 work the lock manually. If you drive a fairly modern car there is less of chance that you will have to deal with this which is mostly attributed to the presence of key fobs and keyless entry remotes. Never use oil for this task. Attach the plastic door lock actuator back onto the.

Part 5 of 6. If your car key is not working when you attempt to unlock your car there is a possibility that the lock itself is damaged. Graphite and only graphite first. Reinstall the plastic cover and replace the assembly.

If they do work the problem is most likely in the door lock solenoid. While the key is in work the door lock manually up and down while using the auto lock at the same time.