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How to Replace a Door Lock Cylinder
A cylinder lock ensures the proper function of your door locks, which help protect against car theft. Replacing this part takes time and know-how.

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Door lock problems
Hi there. There is a resistor for the door locks that keep a voltage on the driver door lock cylinder to activate the secondary door locks electronically. If the resistor is leaking (losing power) it tends to cause the door...
Driver door won't unlock or lock from the inside and out. We are currently on the outside locked out
The problem sounds like the door latch or door lock is seized and will not let you open the door. You will need to get in through the passenger door and the inside door panel will need to be removed...
Some doors lock an some don't. 1 day frt pass may lock next day not. Like a whack a mole thing. Same whith unlocking. It's a 4 dr.
If you door lock motors get out of sync then just hit the unlock button several times to see if all doors unlock and then see if they will lock all together from door switch? If they do not straighten...
Hi, Iam Naveen, I own a honda city 2017 new variant with key less entry & button start, the car dosent get re locked unless I lock
Your car does not have the walk away door lock feature. You will have to press your door lock button on remote or door to lock the car. Make sure you do not have any extra remotes or keys in...
All my car doors are locked. The key won't unlock them. I have no key fob
If the key will not unlock the door then you may need to have a service to come and unlock the doors for you. I would recommend getting a key cut to open the door and get a key FOB...
My car doors keep unlocking and locking after I turn off the car and it drains my battery. What do I do?
Hi there. Check all of the door switches on the door jams. The driver door or passenger front door will cause the doors to unlock after locked if the switch is not working. This is like the driver door open...
Keyless synchronization, how much is cost? Change lock from door? 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
Hello - there will be 2 tasks here. The first is to match the door lock(s) with the ignition switch key tumbler if you wish for one key to do everything as a new car would. This can be done...
Remote car starter and automatic door locking mechanism won't work after crash.
Hi there. With having the battery cable loose, that caused the computer to reset and lose its memory. I recommend reprogramming the key fob to the vehicle to allow the door locks and ignition to work. First put the key...
Key does not work on doors but starts the engine in the car.
Hi there. Take the key fob that unlocks the door and put it up by the column. Press the lock and unlock twice and see if the doors will lock and unlock. If the door locks will not work, then...
How do i turn off the auto door lock feature on my 1998 Silverado?
Hi there. With the ignition switch off grab the multi function switch and pull it towards you. Hold the switch and turn on the key to run two times. After you shut off the ignition switch, release the multi function...
For a Dodge Challenger 2015 if I get the driver’s side door handle replaced will it include the lock? My car got broken into
The handle and lock can come seperate and if lock is damaged then you would need to have the lock rekeyed to your old key or you will have seperate door and ignition key. A dealer or locksmith will have...
screeching on driver side
You will need to have the brakes and wheel bearings checked to see what is causing the noise. You may have worn out brake pads and it is scrapping on rotor metal to metal or pad sensor is hitting rotors....
SOME ONE BROKE INTO MY 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER. THEY PUT A SCREW DRIVER IN THE KEY HOLE AND HAMMERED IT IN I ASSUME. I CAN NO LONGER
Sorry to hear about that. Yes, that is repairable (replaceable) and a certified mechanic from YourMechanic will be glad to perform the repair during a mobile visit. The relevant service to request is door lock cylinder replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/door-does-not-lock-or-open-inspection). Once on...
2000 escalade will not lock with the key in the ignition, it only chimes and doesn't engage lock.
Hi there. If the driver door is not locking with the door ajar and the key in the ignition, that is normal. If all of the doors are not engaging the locks with the key in the ignition and the...
Front passenger door lock is frozen.
Hi there. The door lock cylinder and actuator is not working and needs replaced. You can remove the door panel with the door shut, it just will be a little harder with the lack of space. If you need the...
How do you disable the auto lock mechanism on a Ford Explorer 'LIMITED'?
Hi there. The following steps are how to disable the auto lock feature in your vehicle. Confirm that the vehicle alarm is disarmed. Close all the doors. Make sure that the ignition switch is in the 'OFF' position. Turn the...
Intermittent central locking issue
Hello there, many common faults will cause your 1995 Subaru Impreza to fail to lock all of the doors intermittently. The first thing to look for in this situation is to inspect the condition of the key, if the key...
Keyless entry reprogramming and troubleshooting.
Hi there. Check the terminals 4 and 8 for power. If there is no power to any of the terminals, then check the fuse box for any blown fuses to the door lock cylinders. Also, check the door lock switch...
Door lock switch or actuator failure?
The only way to know exactly what is going on with your door locks is with a diagnosis. This should be done with a test light and a wiring diagram. Since the door locks failed in a progression of one...
Passenger side door not unlocking manually with key. Key won't insert into the door. Trunk lock works fine.
Hi there. The door lock cylinder has either an object in side it causing the key to not fit or the pins inside the cylinder has fallen into the key hole. I recommend replacing the door lock cylinder. If you...

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