Well, i go out this morning to finish installing my stereo and i notice that i can't open the passenger side door to my 96 civic hx. I then go to Napa and buy a slim jim and get it open. After taking off the panel and having a good look at the rods and linkages i have decided that I have no idea what is wrong with it. The door now unlocks if i have the key turned to the unlock position and lift up on the handle, but then returns to the locked position after take away the counter clock wise pressure, and locking and unlocking the door manually does not work either.

I am leaning towards a problem with the automatic lock system, seeming how there is no sign of life from the passenger side door when i try to lock or unlock the door using the switch.

Has anyone ever experienced this problem before? Or does anyone have any experience trouble shooting the automatic locks?

Any thoughts will be appreciated.