Q: Power locks not working right

asked by on August 24, 2017

Car has been sitting unused for 7 months. Battery lost charge so installed a new one. Also locked keys in car and had to get a tow truck unlock - same day. Since then power locks wonky. Inside button locks all doors after a delay, but will not unlock any. FOB unlocks driver door only, but locks all other doors except driver door.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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