Well i have a 95 accord ex with power locks windows and sunroof. My drivers side door only locks when i pull the outside handle halfway and pull the lock up inside. or when i put the key in and unlock it. one thing i also noticed was that on the side of the door thatlocks the door to the car(where the acuator is) if i push/rotatethat part the lock works perfect but the door doesnt close. i took everything apart and i cant seem to pinpoint whats resisting it.

it almlst feels as its reversed. like you know whwn u pull on the outside door handle the locks dont work until u release the door handle

 

got same problem never bothered me ahaha

 

You could always try getting another factory actuator....or get an aftermarket actuator and put it in place of the factory one and see what happens. Aftermarket actuator = $15. I don't know how capable you are of wiring but if you have a decent knowledge of DC wiring then you shouldn't have too much of a problem. Test to see what the voltages are at the factory actuator and if they're too low then that might be your problem. Sounds like the actuator is most likely bad though. GL

 

I heard somewhere, that what happens with my door is a safety measure so that people don't lock their keys in their car on accident with the door open. they said i should be able to close my door and lock them with no problem. will test and check this afternoon.