Chevy Door Lock Actuator Problems

The rear passenger door lock failed first then a few thousand miles later the driver side actuator failed.

Chevy door lock actuator problems.

When the relay fails or has issues it can cause problems with the operation of the door locks. The rear power door lock actuators have failed. The interesting aspect of his problem is that when he first gets into the car he can actuate open close all four door locks. If he tries it yet again only two actuate.

The driver s door latch has the extra circuit to lock unlock from the key operation as well. Symptoms of a failing door lock actuator. The problem is intermittent but with a 90 occurrence of failure. The door lock relay is the relay responsible for sending power to the door lock actuators so that they can lock and unlock the vehicle.

Page 1 of 2. The 2009 chevrolet impala has 25 problems reported for door locks stop working. Each lock has a separate lock motor circuit from the latched door ajar circuit. Each door has its own actuator.

Unusual noises coming from inside the door are one of the first symptoms of a potential problem with a power door lock actuator. Without an actuator the door lock wouldn t move up or down. Unusual noises coming from inside the door. The actuator operates a hydraulic system which when you push the button triggers the cable that physically moves the door lock to pull back which locks and unlocks your door.

Door lock actuators are made in two styles. One or both will fail for weeks at a time but may occasionally surprise you and work once or twice. Hi carl i m trying to help a friend diagnose door lock problems with his 2008 chevy malibu. Usually a bad or failing power door lock actuator will produce a few symptoms that can notify the driver of an issue that should be serviced.

Replacing the lock motors and abandoning the stock lock motor wiring doesn t change how it detects the door being open ajar. Most power door locks. The actuator is by far the biggest and most complicated component in the power door lock assembly. If he tries doing it again only three of the door locks actuate.