power door lock stuck on the "lock position"

volkdlr · 03-05-2005, 08:37 PM

I purchased a used 96 Civic Dx which has no power door lock from factory. The owner had a alarm w/ power door lock installed. My problem is the passenger side is stuck on the "lock" position. I tried forcing the unlock tab and opening the door at the same time but it just will not open?! I tried disconnecting the battery and I still can not open the door. I guess the power door lock actuators is dead?

philly-O · 03-06-2005, 12:00 AM

there is usually a lead or soft metal bracket that fastens the accuator rod to the factory lock rod, sometimes that peice gets jammed or slipps. take the door panel off and check it out. it will probably be a quick fix. goodluck with the lock

volkdlr · 03-06-2005, 12:27 AM

problem is I can not even open the door to remove the door panel

B18C_EJ8 · 03-06-2005, 05:08 AM

Can you unlock it with the key?

volkdlr · 03-06-2005, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by B18C_EJ8

Can you unlock it with the key?

nope, i already tried that.

B18C_EJ8 · 03-06-2005, 11:06 AM

Hmmm... Maybe you can remove the door handle/lock bezel (one screw) and/or the door handle cup and reach inside the door and manually move the lock rod?

Can you feel the door lock and unlock? You know, how they sortof click when you operate it by hand? What happens when you try to unlock the door via remote? Can you hear the actuator moving?

If so, it may not be the lock that's giving you problems... It may be that the latch itself is frozen...

Dunno what to do if that's the case.. :shrugs:

TK715 · 03-06-2005, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by B18C_EJ8

Hmmm... Maybe you can remove the door handle/lock bezel (one screw) and/or the door handle cup and reach inside the door and manually move the lock rod?

Can you feel the door lock and unlock? You know, how they sortof click when you operate it by hand? What happens when you try to unlock the door via remote? Can you hear the actuator moving?

If so, it may not be the lock that's giving you problems... It may be that the latch itself is frozen...

Dunno what to do if that's the case.. :shrugs:

i would also like to know this, i can hear the actuator moving but it wont lock/unlock unless you pull on the latch.

CooBlueDAB · 03-06-2005, 05:52 PM

my door got stuck like that (open though) and just wriggling the bar for the lock reset it... so Im guessing what was said above, taking that lock peice off the door and wiggling that bar all ways until it is loose should work... you will have more mobility and the ability to disconnect it to move as needed as well... (disconnect from plastic lock unlock switch) though I dont know how to do that in that position.

B18C_EJ8 · 03-10-2005, 07:24 AM

Updates?

Synthead · 03-11-2005, 11:48 PM

lol ... can't open it up cause it's stuck closed

Sorry, no ideas ... just thought that was funny

fcm · 03-12-2005, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by volkdlr

I purchased a used 96 Civic Dx which has no power door lock from factory. The owner had a alarm w/ power door lock installed. My problem is the passenger side is stuck on the "lock" position. I tried forcing the unlock tab and opening the door at the same time but it just will not open?! I tried disconnecting the battery and I still can not open the door. I guess the power door lock actuators is dead?

I have run into this problem a few times, and it can be a real pain, a few times we were able to remove the door panel, [without damage] but most of the time we hade to cut the panel to get it out, most of the time the cause was improperly installed DL motors and hookups, [keeping the door from being unlocked, [opened] once or twice it was the cars OEM latching mech. all that said, a few times we were able to "unlock" the door with key or inside manual switch by just locking and unlocking repeatedly untill it unlocked. good luck

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03-05-2005, 08:37 PM	#1
volkdlr Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 143 iTrader Rating: (0)	power door lock stuck on the "lock position" I purchased a used 96 Civic Dx which has no power door lock from factory. The owner had a alarm w/ power door lock installed. My problem is the passenger side is stuck on the "lock" position. I tried forcing the unlock tab and opening the door at the same time but it just will not open?! I tried disconnecting the battery and I still can not open the door. I guess the power door lock actuators is dead?

03-06-2005, 12:00 AM	#2
philly-O Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2002 Location: naptime, milwaukee, usa Posts: 2,109 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: power door lock stuck on the "lock position" (volkdlr) there is usually a lead or soft metal bracket that fastens the accuator rod to the factory lock rod, sometimes that peice gets jammed or slipps. take the door panel off and check it out. it will probably be a quick fix. goodluck with the lock __________________ "the never ending project" [img]http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emhammer.gif[/img] [img]http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/embeer.gif[/img] [url="http://www.staytunedaudio.com"]http://www.staytunedaudio.com[/url]/

03-06-2005, 12:27 AM	#3
volkdlr Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 143 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: power door lock stuck on the "lock position" (peichie) problem is I can not even open the door to remove the door panel

03-06-2005, 05:08 AM	#4
B18C_EJ8 Honda-Tech Member 2002 Honda Accord Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Herkimer, NY, USA Posts: 6,565 iTrader Rating: (0)	Can you unlock it with the key? __________________ Like sunflower seeds? Want some GREAT seeds? Save 10% off your order by using coupon code jclanton at http://www.zotes.com! =W=

03-06-2005, 11:06 AM	#6
B18C_EJ8 Honda-Tech Member 2002 Honda Accord Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Herkimer, NY, USA Posts: 6,565 iTrader Rating: (0)	Hmmm... Maybe you can remove the door handle/lock bezel (one screw) and/or the door handle cup and reach inside the door and manually move the lock rod? Can you feel the door lock and unlock? You know, how they sortof click when you operate it by hand? What happens when you try to unlock the door via remote? Can you hear the actuator moving? If so, it may not be the lock that's giving you problems... It may be that the latch itself is frozen... Dunno what to do if that's the case.. :shrugs: __________________ Like sunflower seeds? Want some GREAT seeds? Save 10% off your order by using coupon code jclanton at http://www.zotes.com! =W=

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03-06-2005, 05:52 PM	#8
CooBlueDAB Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Never Never Land, Ohio, USA Posts: 1,182 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: (TK715) my door got stuck like that (open though) and just wriggling the bar for the lock reset it... so Im guessing what was said above, taking that lock peice off the door and wiggling that bar all ways until it is loose should work... you will have more mobility and the ability to disconnect it to move as needed as well... (disconnect from plastic lock unlock switch) though I dont know how to do that in that position. __________________ Current project '99 Civic Si (aka "The Maintenance Money Pit") '00 Civic EX coupe (stolen and stripped... First car I ever bought and liked) '96 Ford f-150 (sold) '92? Buick Skylark (sold) Honda-Tech is the l33t shiznipples!!! Rock On! LOL Atari was allot more complex than a honda ecu....ask any tuner.. - tempsohc

03-10-2005, 07:24 AM	#9
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03-11-2005, 11:48 PM	#10
Synthead Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, WA, USA Posts: 62 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: (B18C_EJ8) lol ... can't open it up cause it's stuck closed Sorry, no ideas ... just thought that was funny __________________ Love is beautiful.

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