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I just replaced the locking mechanism on the passenger side last year and, while it wasn't fun, it wasn't horrible.
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This is very rare, as this microswitch is hardly ever used � most times the car is locked by remote.
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This can be the handle microswitch, or more likely the 'door open/closed microswitch' ( c ) has stuck.
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In my case, I change the whole mechanism and it did the trick.
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In my case, I change the whole mechanism and it did the trick.
I looked but, didn't see a posting that quite matched my situation. My apologies if there is. Just didn't see it.
I unlock the car with the remote on the key and I hear the locks unlock. I lock it, I hear the locks engage. Then, when the car is unlocked, I try to open the driver side door, the window drops but, the door won't open. I can open the passenger side door but, I can't open the driver's side door from the inside either. Is this a crazy expensive fix or a reasonable fix? I just replaced the locking mechanism on the passenger side last year and, while it wasn't fun, it wasn't horrible.
Thanks in advance.
Greg
I copy/pasted this from old thread. Hope it helps:
"TYPICAL FAULTS
All these microswitches can be problematic, and it is common for one or more to fail at some time. These are some of the common failures and symptoms:
1) The door window won't drop when lifting a handle. This is usually the handle microswitch which has failed.
2) The window drops, but goes back up when the door opens, or when the handle is released. This can be the handle microswitch, or more likely the 'door open/closed microswitch' ( c ) has stuck. Because the system thinks the door is still closed, it sends the window back up.
3) Door window won't go up the last 10mm. This is likely to be the 'door open/closed microswitch' ( c ) stuck in the opposite sense to (2). The system thinks the door is still open, so won't allow the window to go back up. Note that in this case the door will still lock, but you may get a single-beep from the alarm horn.
4) Door will not lock with key. The 'key lock' microswitch (d) is broken. This is very rare, as this microswitch is hardly ever used � most times the car is locked by remote.
5) Door will not unlock with key. The 'key lock' microswitch (e) is broken. This is also very rare, for the same reason.
6) Door locks, and then immediately unlocks, usually accompanied by a double-beep from the alarm horn. This is the 'door locked' microswitch (f). The locking motor physically operates the door lock, but the microswitch to sense this has failed/stuck. The ACM promptly unlocks the car. In this case, the only way to lock the door is to use the emergency locking procedure. Turn the key in the door to the lock position and back three times in quick succession.
7) The door unlocks, but there is a beep from the alarm horn. This is the 'door unlocked' microswitch (g). Although the door is unlocked, the ACM has not recognised that. The alarm will not sound, as turning the key in the lock has deactivated it."
Inside handle microswitch:
996.613.123.00
(Same both sides)
Outside handle microswitch:
996.613.125.00
(Left) /
996.613.126.00
(Right)
from Renntech.org
Many detailed write-ups on this located at Renntech.org, join if you havent.
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And this:
In the lock mechanism, there is a microsw activated by a cam. The sw's plunger is made of plastic and gets worn. The sw is easy to remove from the lock mechanism and can be replaced if you can find a sw replacement.
In my case, I change the whole mechanism and it did the trick.
I had the same problem as you did.
Once you remove the door interior panel and vapor barrier, you should be able to diagnose fairly well
Have you tried unlocking it with the key? Maybe the actuator is not working to unlock it. If you can�t get the door open , I�m not sure you will be able to remove the door panel to access the latch. That will require probably cutting the interior door panel to access the latch. This will be expensive.
