Power Door Locks Having Trouble

If you cannot hear the click go to the next step.

Power door locks having trouble. What is the model year of your acura. Power door locks that do not function are another common symptom for a problem with the door lock relay. Power door locks do not function. Nor can the lock be disengaged manually.

Power door locks do not function. Power door locks behave erratically another symptom of a potential problem with the power door lock actuators are. The problem is that the power lock will not disengage. If your power door locks start working normally after a fuse reset you have two options.

Unusual noises coming from inside the door unusual noises coming from inside the door are one of the first symptoms. This can be an inconvenience to the driver when trying to lock or unlock the vehicle. The problem starts with the passenger side door about two months ago then the driver side door also stopped working yesterday. If it does there s probably a broken or partially broken wire in the hinge area.

If the door lock doesn t seem to be getting power hold the door lock switch in the up or down in newer cars locked or unlocked position and slowly open and close the door a number times to see if the lock attempts to work. Next check the door lock switch and door lock actuator. Step 2 activate the power lock switch to its lock and unlock positions while listening for a distinctive click sound coming from the relay. If the lock button on the pickup is touched while the door is open the door locks will engage.

If the power door lock relay fails it will cut off power to the entire power door lock system and may cause them to not function correctly. An inoperative power door lock can be caused by the switch solenoid wiring problem or mechanical problem within the linkage of the affected door. Inspect the fuse that protects the door lock circuit to ensure it is not blown. You can yank the fuse and do a reset when the door lock misbehave again or you can take it to a shop and have the door lock software updated to correct the problem.

The door locks may function correctly one moment and in the next will cease to operate. If all of the door locks are inoperative start your diagnosis at the fuse box.