humanikid

Hi, new to honda-tech. I got an problem with my power door locks on my 94 accord, I have an aftermarket alarm installed and it's a Viper Model 350HV, it will arm/disarm the alarm but wont unlock or lock the doors. I do however hear a small sound everytime I hit the unlock/lock button on my keyfob, also the same when I hit the switch on the driver and passenger doors. Also I noticed that even unlocking the door with my key it's hard to turn. I'm thinking it's the relay but then again it could be the alarm but cannot come to a conclusion.

silent1jt

i have the same problem too on the same 94 accord with alarm and i hear the small noise too. does yours unlock/lock with the door switch? because mine doesn't, only weird thing is that it'll start working after 2 or 3 days then stop again. i took it to a shop and they told me it was the door lock motor but i'm not too convinced. i would like for this to be answered as well. any way of checking it?

humanikid

yeah it'll work for a day and wont work the next, right now it's working but tomorrow it won't. i told my dad about this and he thinks it's the relay from the alarm or something else. when i hit the door lock switch it'll make that small noise when the door locks dont work. when it works they'll lock/unlock by both remote and switch.

0S2Carbonworks

Actuator is probably stuck. It's common in the early models for the plastic gear to slip off track (inside the actuator).
If you are mechanically inclined, pull it off the window motor, take apart the actuator and look inside. Make sure the plastic gear is on track correctly and not spun-off the gear path.

humanikid

well im taking it in this weekend and gonna have them look at the alarm and actuators.

silent1jt

im going to wait until you get it done humanikid. i want to see what it really is before spending money on it because i just spent quite a bit of money on replacing the turn signal switch, fixing my driver side power window, gauges, and brake lines.

humanikid

Wow that's a lot, i will definitely keep you informed.

silent1jt

thanx, ill be waiting to see what it is. is ur accord Bordeaux Red Pearl too?

humanikid

sure is, and the paint is still intacted. Looks like new.

humanikid

I got it looked at, they told me it's not the alarm but the lock circuit. I'm not convinced though. I think it's the alarm.

humanikid

so i thought about this a little more through and i think they're right about it being the door lock control module because the alarm i have doesn't have relays that interfere with the relays on the car. it's a transistorized type of thing that triggers the relays within the car.

silent1jt

oh when are u thinking of replacing it? let me know if the door lock control module or not. if it is i can get that for like $30 and i might be able to replace it myself and avoid extra labor charge from a shop.

humanikid

wow you can get that for $30? i looked on honda e-store and it's almost $200 for that thing. i might replace it this week or next week. will let you know if it all works out.

silent1jt

well i saw it on ebay for $30 :-) new. cool thanx. its been a pain in d @$$ not having door locks working. i accidentally locked my keys inside when i was trying to lock each door on sunday. i had to open it like if i was robing my own car...lol...i want, no, i NEED door locks back.

humanikid

oh ebay, yeah i saw some parts on there pretty cheap, in-fact i got 2 sets of OEM speakers(wish i didn't though) for $14.00 and from honda they're $50! i miss having power door locks too!

silent1jt

yup so if u do get it switch out, ill buy the door lock control module off of ebay and do it myself.

mdrussell24

Hey guys. Did you ever figure this out on your locks? I have the same problem - remote quit working, and the locks make a sound when I hit the button inside and sometimes they move a little but that's it. Luckily I haven't locked my keys in...yet. lol
Thanks, guys.

humanikid

I think the remotes battery needs to be changed. My problem was the door lock control unit and just changed it out with a new one, it might be your door lock unit or you might need to change your actuators.

raja slams mods 247

hey, my gf's accord has this same problem.. i've come to the conclusion that it is the door actuator.. are there any DIY's to fixing this? is it difficult?

silent1jt

i would suggest looking at the door lock control module inside the drivers door panel. thats what was wrong with mine. i bought the door actuator and it didnt solve the problem. its a orange o black box. GL

Nalah

I had this same issue with my 94 Accord. I was able to fix it with out having to purchase any new parts. These are pretty low tech electronics which are pretty durable, but after many years the solder joints go bad. I removed mine and pulled the circuit board from the enclosure. I noticed that there was a cracked solder joint on one of the pins for the relay. I re-soldered all the joints around the relay and now it is as good as new. Problem solved and it was only the cost of some solder.

aohlson

I own a 92 Honda Accord Wagon EX with the same issue. The location of my inter-lock control module (38380-SM4-A02) is located beneath the drivers seat. When I try to unlock the doors I heard the clicking so I removed the unit and took it apart to investigate problem. I didn't notice any apparent trouble with circuit board. I reconnected the door switch located on drivers side door jam and experienced a new trouble. If I try to lock the doors manually the door locks go crazy. I have replaced the drivers door switch so I know it is not a driver door switch issue. I saw a post on this thread, I think, where the doors were locking/unlocking. My problem is two-fold: Doors will unlock with no problem from drivers door switch. Doors will not lock from same location. Second problem: If I try to lock doors manually, doors will go crazy and lock/unlock. The second trouble started when I reconnected the door jam switch. But now the driver courtesy lamp works and the car lights up when I open the door. LMAO!!! Any ideas would be appreciated. I suspect I may have wiring trouble and that is gonna be a nightmare.

james659

Got the same prob in my 90 Accord... digging around today, and found a green abd blue wire pair neer the fuse box, and when they were grounded out, they actuated the locks... maybe you all could have the same pulled wires? Now im off to try and find where they go. Good luck guys!