Mike VR6

1997 Accord LX. I bought this car used recently, and it came with an original Honda key and a generic copy. I bent the Honda key, and now am using the backup.

I often have issues with unlocking the doors, especially on the driver's side. If I put the key in, it doesn't turn left or right, but then if i flip the key around, and try again, it will usually work. This morning it didnt, and I had to unlock the doors from the passenger side door.

I did a lot of searching and found that the actuator replacement fixes the buzzing sound. what about this problem? Anyone got any ideas?

Mike VR6

for what it's worth---the original key used to have a similar problem. I more concerned about damaging the door lock cylinder....

Slunk

For what it worth I have the same problem on my 97, especially when it is cold. It isn't too bad and I just live with it but if anyone has a simple solution I would love to hear it. Mine has been doing it for the 4+ years I have owned it and has not got any worse.

Edit: read my sig and searched

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1067165


Modified by Slunk at 7:14 PM 10/6/2008

Mike VR6

Yeah, i used to have the similar problem (to a lesser degree) with a different 97 accord as well.

Seems like your problem was with a frozen lock....I'm in pretty moderate weather right now in the SF Bay Area....

thoughts anyone?

dgkrzy

I have the same problem (only can unlock from passenger side) with my 97 ex and my brother too on his 97 se. I assume it is rust or dirt, just haven't had time or desire to tear into the door to get to the lock mechanism.

I have the added problem of the passenger outside rear door handle not returning after opening the door, causing the door not to latch unless you push the handle down.

Mike VR6

seems like a common problem....anyone ever fixed this or know the cause?