Q: Fob won't open driver door without using key
The central locking in my car was working fine with the fob, but yesterday it would not open the driver door unless I first unlocked it with the key. Plus, if I do 2 clicks on the remote to open all the doors, then it unlocks the passenger door and the back doors, but won’t unlock the driver door! What should I do to fix this?
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It sounds like the most likely cause of this fault is the driver’s door lock actuator. When these fail, they will only function when used manually with the key. A qualified technician, such as one from YourMechanic, will be able to diagnose your lock and perform any repairs required.
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