Passenger Door Lock Troubles

[kevnmurphy]

I have read about the actuators failing and things like that, but this seems a little different. Whenever I press the unlock or lock on the FOB, the door works great. It is when the auto lock at 10mph or the lock/unlock button on the console is where it is inconsistent. Sometimes it locks and sometimes it tries to, then doesn't.
The only reason I am confused is if there is another mechanism to make sure the car lock works when you press the FOB? Is there a quick fix, like some lithium grease or something, or is it indeed the actuator telling me it is failing.
Thanks

[Zulu95]

Most likely the actuator. Another member of the cheap and crappy OEM parts list.

[exsterminator]

Originally Posted by kevnmurphy

I have read about the actuators failing and things like that, but this seems a little different. Whenever I press the unlock or lock on the FOB, the door works great. It is when the auto lock at 10mph or the lock/unlock button on the console is where it is inconsistent. Sometimes it locks and sometimes it tries to, then doesn't.
The only reason I am confused is if there is another mechanism to make sure the car lock works when you press the FOB? Is there a quick fix, like some lithium grease or something, or is it indeed the actuator telling me it is failing.
Thanks

That is the exact same problem I am having.

[kevnmurphy]

So does anyone have more insight? Please?
Thanks.

[Zulu95]

All the locking features use the actuator. That's the first place to start. Know problem area and cheapest to eliminate.

[jst2878]

can actuators be repaired?

[UncleBob]

Originally Posted by jst2878

can actuators be repaired?

the guy at the parts desk of my local dealer said that they have taken them apart, cleaned them, and re-lubed them with success. that is of course if the failure is from being gunked up which is usually the case.

i tried to figure out how to get mine apart but couldn't figure it out so i just put in a new one since they were only a hundred bucks. i kept the old one and plan on dissecting it one of these days. i'll take pics if and when i do.