Something electronically is stopping me from turning the key to open the drivers door. I removed the fuse for the Security system, and that didn't do anything. I can open the door fine with the key for the passenger side front.

Anybody know a way to disable this? I don't need the OEM security system so if severing some wire will fix this problem, let me know.

Any assistance appreciated. Thank-you.

 

you sure the key is not worn differently than the tumblers? I can open the drivers side door just fine, but the passenger/trunk is really a chore.

 

Same here, i would put some graphite in the tumbler but im not sure if that is wise with automotive locks.

 

door lock timer

DISCLAIMER: this is only a suggestion, i don't need you to come back to me telling me that i'm wrong and come out and prove to me that i don't know what i'm talking about and you're right. Also I don't need you to tell me that i woke up on the wrong side of the garage, bed, loft, haystack, escort, etc.. Furthermore I don't need you to tell me that this statement is not needed and i have some mental issue or some problem with you posting on here.

 

wow danNY, sounds like you need a hug

 

Hmm, you know i think i read a post about that in the noob section now that you mention the timer.

 

door lock timer sounds possible, i think putting graphite in the locks is fine. try both!

 

OK thanks - i'll check each thing to see if I can fix. Right now I can only enter the car by opening the passenger door, then reaching over and popping up the lock on drivers side. Very annoying, to the point I just leave it unlocked now.

 

wow, having some deja-vu here, i'm pretty sure when i first joined the .org someone posted the same thing verbatim.

 

this feature maybe just for the drivers side but, if you turn the key to unlock a second time
all the locks unlock

 

interesting.. mine unlocks all after a single turn. perhaps mine is working improperly? or maybe it's a later 3rd gen feature

 

before my power locks quit entirely mine also all unlocked simultaneously. also an earlier model like yours of course.

 

been working the same way for over two-and-a-half years

 

maybe maximagician (and the staggered lock setup) is only in kanuckistan?

 

I'll be back for the verdict....I notice the same.

 

I tried the second time tactic magician, it doesn't work. I'll try all the other suggestions once I get around to it. I forgot to mention the power door locks don't work anymore, as in using the keypad or the button inside.

Is there a way I can attach a PDF to a message in this forum? I have a PDF about loose wheel nuts that you guys should read. Surprisingly, there are many accidents every week, mostly by trucks I think, but i collected some interesting info.

 

I have the driver's side door issue and have a newly acquired timer in my garage that I am going to try this weekend, will let you know if it fixes mine.

 

I don't think that any of the electrical door lock mechanism is causing 1993-VG30-GXE's problem. I think that some of the mechanical linkage has fallen apart, the linkage is connected and held together by plastic.

 

i was thinking of a 90' nissan stanza i used to know
they are very similar to the 3rd gen max

ive always used my aftermarket alarm fob,sorry

 

Replaced my timer with one that was tested and known to work and no change to my issues.

 

How do you know your problem is electronic? Maybe something in the lock froze up which is more common then an electric problem. Thats normally the problem when a key doesn't want to turn. My door lock timer is bad, but that only causes the other doors to not open automatically when I turn the drivers side lock. And during cold weather only. When it's warm out, I don't have a door lock timer problem at all.

Edit: Wouldn't hurt to shoot some WD into that key hole and play with it. Just a thought.

 

It's very intermittent now, sometimes it's working now, the power locks, other times it doesn't. During the times it works, the drivers side still won't open with the key. But i'll deal with this in the spring. It's not a big issue, but too cold now.