My Door Stopped Locking Properly Overtime

Solenoid and dc motor.

My door stopped locking properly overtime.

A warped door will cause the problems. Symptoms of a failing door lock actuator. When the lock sticks i cannot unlock it from the inside can t pull the door lock up the only way to open the door is rolling down the window pulling the outside handle which seems to reset the lock then unlocking the door to open it. Probably wouldn t be as big of a deal if i.

Tap the end of a chisel under the door stop on the striker side of the jamb. Take the door knob apart and lean the latch mechanism with clean water. This can cause the buildup of. If the latch seems to be stuck then it can be a matter of it being gummed up with dirt grease grime and other debris.

If the door lock actuator doesn t work with any method then the problem can be the door lock actuator itself the wiring or the control module. Rinse it off and dry it good before installing it back into the door. To find a warped place in the center of a door place a tape measure against the door and let it hang to reach the floor. Pry up on it until it comes loose and remove it.

A coating of oil or silicone will also help. This doesn t usually affect the function of the lock or handle at first but over time a misaligned door can cause stress on locking mechanisms which can make it difficult to lock or unlock the door. This is different from what the rear door is doing it just does nothing but the alarm will not set if the door pin isn t pushed down. My driver door doesn t always unlock properly or maybe lock properly.

If it works properly under this test you need to adjust the door so the pressure is eliminated. Improperly aligned hinges can prevent your door from staying shut. Ok so i ve been putting up with my rear passenger side door lock not working for quite a while now but now my driver s side is not locking but it does unlock and the alarm does set even though the door is not locked. A door that does not stay shut is usually improperly aligned at the hinges or at the strike plate and latch.

You can determine if this is the issue by applying pressure on the door so the lock latch is not pushing against the strike gate and then actuating the electric lock. Each door has its own actuator. Bad hinges can also cause this symptom. There should be no space between the door and the tape measure.

If it won t lock open the door. If the door doesn t open or close properly you can assume the door has swollen against the floor part of the frame or the ceiling. Shut the door and try to lock it. Door lock actuators are made in two styles.