ok, so i have a 2004 maxima sl. Starting today i have this problem where if i unlock or lock the doors, the locks will lock or unlock only once , with the exception of the front passenger door, which works perfectly every time. if i try to lock or unlock them again they will sometimes go halfway or just twitch. but if i wait about 1 minute or more they will work once more at full power. it almost seems like they charge during this time period of being left alone, lol. I've checked fuses and all are good. symptoms are exactly the same using the key fob or the control panel on the drivers door. nothing else is messing up in the car, electronic wise. pretty much stumped. help is appreciated. also which fuses control the door locks?

 

It seems like our cars were all built to self destruct at around the same time. I recently started having this lock issue as well on the front and rear pass. sides, and there were a couple other recent posts with people having the same problem. My issue seems to be worse when it's hot outside, or if the car has been parked in direct sunlight.

Based on replies and other research that I've done, we need to replace the door lock actuators. Courtesy parts has them listed at about $85-$100 each. Here is the link to the front L/H side:

http://www.courtesyparts.com/80501-l...669_2801_2812&


Seems to be a pretty straightforward install. I'm going to be replacing mine this week. I'll report back here to let you know how it goes.

 

Thanks a lot for your reply. Hopefully I get this figured out. Like you mentioned about the acutuators, I figured I would have to change them. This lockIng my doors manually is getn old. Lol