Help!!! Passenger door wont unlock

[DarkWing6]

So my passenger side door will not unlock. I tried centreal locking and unlocking from the d/s, regular locking and unlocking d/s side, locking and unlocking from trunk, pulling up on the unlock from the inside, and unlocking from the outside of p/s door. I can lock the car from the passenger side, but it wont turn enough to unlock.

I know I will probably need to change the lock set. I acutually have a spare set ready to go in due to my ignition being changed. The real problem is I can't get the door open, so how can I replace the lock? Don't I have to remove the door panel or get the car unlocked first? HELP!!!

[WillisE30]

You can take the door panel off in the car, that might be your best bet, if you need help with that I've done it before.

[DarkWing6]

I looked at it again and should be able to get it out. I wasn't really thinking initially. Thanks Will!

[WillisE30]

I looked at it again and should be able to get it out. I wasn't really thinking initially. Thanks Will!

I learned that trick at work, first time I did it was on an e65 & series, that had me nervous. Once you do it it's not a big deal though.

[DarkWing6]

I've taken them out plenty of times, never with a door locked though. How hard is it to swap out the lock set? Anyone? Anyone?

[backtrail69]

It is really easy. You just pull off the clip on the back of the lock and slide it out after you remove the lock rod. Remember the orientation of the rod.

[UNHCLL]

Electronic actuator inside the door is bad.
Replace it and all will work fine again.

If you have a spare key, just stick it in the lock and twist to unlock... it'll feel like the key is going to snap, but if its a solid key it shouldnt and the door will unlock. You can then open it to remove door panel to replace actuator. Its an L shapped plastic/electric module.

HTH, as always YMMV.

No need to start replacing lock sets unless you *want* to

[StereoInstaller1]

Electronic actuator inside the door is bad.
Replace it and all will work fine again.

If you have a spare key, just stick it in the lock and twist to unlock... it'll feel like the key is going to snap, but if its a solid key it shouldnt and the door will unlock. You can then open it to remove door panel to replace actuator. Its an L shapped plastic/electric module.

HTH, as always YMMV.

No need to start replacing lock sets unless you *want* to

+1.
Luke

[DarkWing6]

Is that why my d/s door has been a bitch to lock and unlock recently too? I have been using the pass side for a few weeks and now am on to the trunk.

Well, I will go with new actuators for both. Thanks!

BTW - Where are they located?

[StereoInstaller1]

BTW - Where are they located?

Look for 2 6mm (?) bolts at the bottom rear of the door panel.

[Kruzen]

Is that why my d/s door has been a bitch to lock and unlock recently too? I have been using the pass side for a few weeks and now am on to the trunk.

Well, I will go with new actuators for both. Thanks!

BTW - Where are they located?

Remote entry ftw dude :) Haven't stuck a key in my car in 2 years :D

[UNHCLL]

Remote entry ftw dude :) Haven't stuck a key in my car in 2 years :D

You're just as screwed when the actuators start to go bad... even if you're using keyless.

The drivers side is a red/white module. The pass side is all white. Or vice versa. You'll recognize them.