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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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driver's door lock not locking when the master lock switch in armrest used. it quivers, like its trying to lock, but then doesn't lock. i couldn't find this in my searches. remote switch died years ago so that's not an option.

also, has anyoine gotten an aftermarket remote locking system? cost? easy to install?
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 12:00 PM
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Need little more info. Does it lock/unlock with the passenger lock switch or with the key in the door? It sounds like the electrical contacts might be dirty. I just saw another thread on this and the person cleaned the contacts and worked perfect. I can't remember who it was though.
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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it was me, and it has lasted over a year... it was my 99LS
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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if i took the PDL mech down that far I would just replace the tiny DC motor that acts as a door lock actuator... the GS guys do it all the time.
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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it does NOT happen when the key in the door is used. it DOES happen when the passenger side switch is used.
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
if i took the PDL mech down that far I would just replace the tiny DC motor that acts as a door lock actuator... the GS guys do it all the time.
I planned on it, but it was working when we tested it, just was not getting necessary current to function.... and if it failed, I dont mind working with my hands, I enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together...
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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my driver door and passenger door don't lock but my rear doors lock not sure what the exact prob is when i push the lock and unlock button it moves but doesn't lock
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ViLLaNLS
my driver door and passenger door don't lock but my rear doors lock not sure what the exact prob is when i push the lock and unlock button it moves but doesn't lock
your not going to know until you or someone disassembles it and LOOKS... it wont set a code.
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