Hi All,

I have a 2000 Civic DX (sedan) with 117k miles and I have a power door lock issue that I am not able to resolve and I would truly value any guidance. I have checked both fuses (engine and interior), wires to/from door and tested multiple scenarios.

Here are the observations:

· I locked and unlocked doors with both the interior door switch and remote key unit (Honda OEM fab) and I got the same results
· Both (driver & passenger) front door locks do not lock or unlock
· Both rear doors locks work fine consistently from the switch and double clicking remote unit (unlock button)
· When using the key in the driver’s door to lock, all the locks will close except the passenger side
· When using the key in the driver’s door to unlock, only the driver’s side lock opens
· It seems that the door lock actuator does click when trying to lock/unlock doors

What should I test next? Could it be the control unit on the driver’s side kick panel area? How can I test the door lock actuators?

I would appreciate any guidance. Thanks so much! Louis

 

Check the door to chassis connection harness for physical broken wires. It js common for those wires to get frayed and come off their pins due to age. Open door, peel back rubber booth, check wires.

 

Thanks for the guidance, I️ peeled back the wires and the wires are perfectly fine.

 

since when did DX models have power options? The idiot who you got the car from halfassed the wiring.

 

My 2000 DX model has only power door locks from the factory but no power windows. It has all the hardware installed from Honda. I guess it might have been an option at the time of purchase.

 

Its probably an LX. Do you hear it trying to lock/unlock?

 

I do hear the locks trying to lock and unlock. Does this mean that the lock actuator is weak to perform the action?

 

something could be jammed up if anything its probably on its way out.

 

I took the driver side door panel off and all the hardware looks clear of any jams. It does sound like the lock actuator may be bad.

I noticed that VDO and Dorman make a replacement OEM part. Do you have a recommended brand for the lock actuator so that it is a direct fit? Thanks.