Door lock sticking (or not consitently working)?
#1
Door lock sticking (or not consitently working)?
Hello,
I have a 2004 Maxima, and lately I've noticed that the passenger side rear door doesn't lock or unlock consistently with the key fob. I can manually lock or unlock it with the door lever, but using the keyfob doesn't always work. When it doesn't work, sometimes I can see the door lever 'twitch' a little bit, but usually the second time locking or unlocking it doesn't move at all. Rarely does it work, actually.
Any thoughts? It kind of sounds like maybe the locking mechanism needs to be lubricated, but I'm not sure. Anyone have any good instructions on taking apart the door interior?
Thanks!
I have a 2004 Maxima, and lately I've noticed that the passenger side rear door doesn't lock or unlock consistently with the key fob. I can manually lock or unlock it with the door lever, but using the keyfob doesn't always work. When it doesn't work, sometimes I can see the door lever 'twitch' a little bit, but usually the second time locking or unlocking it doesn't move at all. Rarely does it work, actually.
Any thoughts? It kind of sounds like maybe the locking mechanism needs to be lubricated, but I'm not sure. Anyone have any good instructions on taking apart the door interior?
Thanks!
#2
Hello,
I had the exact same problem that you are describing, but with the driver side rear door. The twitching of the door lever would happen also when you tried to lock/unlock with the driver's lock/unlock switch. The problem was the actuator needed to be replaced. It was fixed under warranty, so I don't know how to take apart the door. Hope this helps.
I had the exact same problem that you are describing, but with the driver side rear door. The twitching of the door lever would happen also when you tried to lock/unlock with the driver's lock/unlock switch. The problem was the actuator needed to be replaced. It was fixed under warranty, so I don't know how to take apart the door. Hope this helps.
#8
#10
I fooled around with my door lock tonight trying to figure out how to best lubricate it (or use WD40...), but it looks like we'll need to disassemble the door. Is this correct? If so, for those that have done this, how do we go about doing it?
Thanks!
#13
don't use wd40 like stated above it is not a lubricant. there are other lubricants you can buy. I recommend trying the lubricant then if that doesn't work get the part and install it yourself. don't put the door back together till you see if it works though. they aren't hard to take apart. the parts that hold them in place sometimes break because they are plastic. to take the door off you just need to pull on the bottom of the door till the plastic retainers pop off don't worry you won't damage anything other that those retainers if anything. they are cheap if you break them check autozone or schucks/checkers. then once the bottom pops off you have to pull up on the whole inside piece because it slides into a groove along the top. very easy. hope that helps
#20
I had my driver's side window stop working at points and it was due to the car alarm not functioning properly. Had to have alarm reset. My battery had been disconnected while in the bodyshop which reset my alarm due to it being disconnected for such a long time. This could be the same situation? Maybe take it to the place you had your alarm installed, if you have one, and tell them your locks and windows are acting funny and you want them to reset your alarm. Tell them your battery died and you had to get it jumped and the alarm was acting funny and this was a result. Should work and should be done for free if you work it right. If it is a factory alarm then I don't have any suggestions except take the lock out of the rear and install in the front to see if that fixes it. If so buy a new lock for the rear/front.
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#24
I've searched and only found this thread, no true answer. I have a problem with my 07 drivers door switch (pushbutton). It works for a while then after it rains it stops working. I can hit unlock on the keyfob and it works. I can even open the doors via the passenger door switch but the drivers side, no dice.
My guess is that some moisture got into the switch either it or the ground is corroded. Has anyone had this problem and actually fixed it themselves? Could it just be that the button is worn out?
My guess is that some moisture got into the switch either it or the ground is corroded. Has anyone had this problem and actually fixed it themselves? Could it just be that the button is worn out?
#25
Mine driver and passenger doors are doing that. Passenger for quite some time know, driver started after recent car wash. It does feel like moisture gets inside somewhere and prevents them from operating. Happened already before, but they both became operational again. Doesn't feel like a complete failure of actuators, but is there a fix for it, other than replacing them?
#26
Mine driver and passenger doors are doing that. Passenger for quite some time know, driver started after recent car wash. It does feel like moisture gets inside somewhere and prevents them from operating. Happened already before, but they both became operational again. Doesn't feel like a complete failure of actuators, but is there a fix for it, other than replacing them?
If you are brave enough to take your door apart, you can see if the moisture has caused any rust/corrosion inside.
#28
Same issue with my car (maxima 05). Driver door first (as year ago), now the door behind that.
I guess it wont be a recall since safety is not an issue.
Anyone know where to buy the actuator? I think the dealer ship charges 300$ for part?!
I guess it wont be a recall since safety is not an issue.
Anyone know where to buy the actuator? I think the dealer ship charges 300$ for part?!
#31
I just got mine out of the shop yesterday for the front passanger door lock. All I have to say is TGF extended warranty!!! I see from others it seems to come in a domino effect....hopefully the other doors won't have the same problem.
#32
Yeah
Hello,
I had the exact same problem that you are describing, but with the driver side rear door. The twitching of the door lever would happen also when you tried to lock/unlock with the driver's lock/unlock switch. The problem was the actuator needed to be replaced. It was fixed under warranty, so I don't know how to take apart the door. Hope this helps.
I had the exact same problem that you are describing, but with the driver side rear door. The twitching of the door lever would happen also when you tried to lock/unlock with the driver's lock/unlock switch. The problem was the actuator needed to be replaced. It was fixed under warranty, so I don't know how to take apart the door. Hope this helps.
#34
EBAY is your friend for these situations. I would start there for part searching. 300 is way too much for that part. Also try taking the lock apart as a last resort. You never know what kind of problems you could fix just by fiddling with it. Could be something loose or even gunked up.
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