Power Door Lock Not Enough Power

That may lead you to think the door lock actuator linkage is binding.

Power door lock not enough power.

In some cars a door lock actuator becomes noisy and produces a squeaking or buzzing noise when the power door locks are locked or unlocked. In a partial failure you ll hear some noise coming from the door panel and the manual door lock button may appear to move slightly but not enough to completely lock or unlock the door. Re upload from my old channel. Power flows through the circuit breaker and into the power door lock actuator motor.

Not enough power to the door lock actuators. Power door lock problem. For vehicles equipped with door lock cylinders the door can still be opened using the key. To start viewing messages select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

That s a dead ringer sign of a bad door lock actuator. Click the register link above to proceed. So i went out and got some doors from a 2004 silverado with power windows. Power door locks that do not function are another common symptom for a problem with the door lock relay.

The lock actuator consists of a small electric motor that drives a gearbox which in turn locks and unlocks the door. It sounds simple enough right. I was told that i could swap out doors and everything would be plug and play. 2004 chevrolet silverado manual to auto door locks avital 5305l i have a 2004 chevy silverado base edition without power windows and door locks.

If the electric motor or the mechanism inside the door lock actuator wears out the door lock may lock or unlock slowly or work sometimes but not all the time. Volvo and others have used a ptc resistor as a sort of thermal overload for lock motors. You may have to register before you can post. Diagnose power door locks don t work properly part 2 by reiner continued from part 1 power door lock repair tips tricks.

The process is similar when you move the switch to the lock position. It was inside the lock actuator and was a disc a bit smaller than a dime between two contacts series to the motor. When you use the key fob to lock or unlock the doors the receiver provides power to the unlock and lock control coils and the system operates just like if you had used the door. If this is your first visit be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.