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Old 02-05-2011, 04:43 AM
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the inside of door when i try to lock locks other 3 doors but not drivers then when i get out it always takes me like a few minutes of wiggling key in and out to get it to lock or unlock...

common issue? anyone know how to fix?
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Are you saying the key won't turn when inserted into the lock or it turns but the door does not unlock?
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no it wont turn right away its like i have to keep wiggling it for like 30-45 seconds and then it finally manages to line up and unlock the door(turns)...
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You may need to lubricate the lock cylinder. There's a special lubricant for locks, which you can even buy at Walmart.

The problem with the driver's door not locking may be a bad actuator, assuming that the door smoothly locks manually (mechanical versus electrical problem).
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I have a similar problem. My doors will lock fine when the car is on by pressing the inner door lock lever. However when the car is off, the rod is difficult to push down. Doesn't like to be locked from the outside either.
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