Q: Door not locking or unlocking
The front passenger's side door doesn't lock or unlock. The actuator might be the problem.
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The actuator is the most likely cause of the problem; if the actuator is bad, it may prevent the door from locking, or unlocking. I recommend that you have a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, run an inspection to diagnose the cause of your inoperative door lock.
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