Driver door lock won't respond to remote, but key in lock won't turn either. Would both be fixed with a new actuator?

4 things to consider.
1. Does your key fob transmitter need a new battery.
Replace battery.

2. The remote module is faulty.
Replace module.
3. The lock actuators may have worn out.
Replace actuators (it may only be 1 or 2 of them)

4. (Most likely) All the associated wiring may need checking for earthing problems and /or breaks. The spade type connectors often rust inside the door.

(But if you can, pull each lock up by hand to see if its smooth. If you have to put real effort in to pull it out then the actuator is the problem)

Good luck...

if you can manually lock it with key,and from inside the car also
then there is a bad relay

if you can lock it with key but not from push button on driver side door then the actuator is bad

Troubleshooting is required to inspect few parts.It can be issue with ignition switch.Its not getting off.Or issue with sensor or wiring.Or its faulty lock itself.Click the link below and follow the troubleshooting:----Driver Door will not lock or unlock with Key or Remote? http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1998-toyota-landcruiser-driver-door.html
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Driver side door will not lock or unlock with Remote? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/2009-toyota-tundra-driver-side-door.html
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Central locking not working ? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/03/this-is-how-system-operates.html

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Remote will not unlock Rear door ?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/remote-will-not-unlock-rear-door-on-gmc.html

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Repairing car Door lock Actuator?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/repairing-car-door-lock-actuator.html

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How to Access car door panel?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-access-car-door-panel.html

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Vehicle door panel components?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/vehicle-door-panel-components.html

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This will help.
Thanks.

get remote checked wires might need re soldering or replace remote with new one. Cheapest place to purchase one is at a key cutting place or lock retailer.

Hi and welcome to FixYa!

Looks like that you have a faulty door lock actuator that's why it's not responding with the remote. If the actuator is faulty it tends to trip, sometimes will open sometimes won't. Using the key will surely lift the locks upward and by then the actuator can work again.

Have the door lock actuator replaced and you'll be good.

Hope this helps and thank you for using FixYa! Have a good one!

turn key all the way on (not to start) let set for 1 hur cycle key and try it.

inside the door there is an actuator and the rod has become disconnected from actuator to lock mechanism and randomly hits, you have to pull interior door panel and look by door lock inside and look for loose rod and reconnect

may be a relay switch, or a faulty wire on the right side behind the glove box

I have a 2004 honda pilot.The passinger door and the back door behind the driver seat will not lock or unlock with remote or with door lock switch,What can I do to fix it?

2003-04 Mazda 6 REMOTE PROGRAMMING


Step 1: Open drivers door and leave open.

Step 2: Lock and unlock the driver’s door using the power door lock switch on the door.

Step 3: Insert key into the ignition.

Step 4: Turn key to on position and return to off position. (IMPORTANT - use ON position NOT ACC position). Do this 3 times within 10 seconds. Leave key in the ignition.

Step 5: Open and close the driver’s door 3 times. (Door should be left open after this step).

Step 6: ECU should respond by locking and unlocking the doors.

Step 7: Press any button on remote #1 twice. ECU responds by locking and unlocking the car doors.

Step 8: Press any button on remote #2 (etc.) twice. Each time the ECU will respond by locking & unlocking the doors.

Step 9: Remove the key from the ignition and the ECU will respond a final time with a series of door locks and unlocks. You're done!

Good Luck.