Q: My remote won't unlock or lock the driver side door but opens the other doors.

asked by on February 24, 2017

My driver side door just stopped locking and unlocking when using the remote. The remote will open and lock the other doors.

My car has 67000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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Hi there. When this issue occurs, it’s typically caused by an electrical short or damaged fuse which supplies electricity to the power door lock. The best way to know for certain is to have a professional mobile mechanic come to your location and complete a power door locks are not working inspection.

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