Power Lock Is Sticking...

Itrorev · March 13th, 2007, 10:45 PM

Hey guys, Mustang newb here. Just recently purchased a 2002 GT, loving it so far.

However, a rather annoying flaw the car has is the drivers side power-lock "sticks"; When I use the keyless entry, sometimes the door will lock/unlock, sometimes it wont at all. Its not a huge problem (I just lock it manually when I exit the vechicle). Still though I wanna get it fixed.

I figured the lock has some rust/gunk in it, so I considered just taking off the interior door panel and spraying some WD-40 on the lock.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

GreenFaleen · March 13th, 2007, 10:47 PM

you sure your battery in the keyless entry isn't going dead?

Itrorev · March 13th, 2007, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

you sure your battery in the keyless entry isn't going dead?

Hmmm. Haven't considered that. The passenger door lock has no problems, so I didn't assume it was the battery. But I'll I check that as well!

GreenFaleen · March 13th, 2007, 10:58 PM

Usually the passenger side unlocks on the second push so it might just be a low battery that only sometimes sends the signal but I would try that before spending the time taking th door apart which isn't hard if that is the problem.

wraitherx · March 13th, 2007, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

Usually the passenger side unlocks on the second push so it might just be a low battery that only sometimes sends the signal but I would try that before spending the time taking th door apart which isn't hard if that is the problem.

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Itrorev · March 14th, 2007, 02:05 AM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

Usually the passenger side unlocks on the second push so it might just be a low battery that only sometimes sends the signal but I would try that before spending the time taking th door apart which isn't hard if that is the problem.

Well, tried both the the spare keyless entry switch, but still the lock still sticks. Maybe both the main and the spare units have dead batteries...I'll check it out tomorrow.

GreenFaleen · March 14th, 2007, 12:01 PM

Well that might not be it was just something good to try before ripping your door apart your motor for your locks might be going bad or like you said it could just be gunked up, just remember start with the cheapest options and go up in price till it is fixed lol.

beeker · March 16th, 2007, 10:30 AM

don't throw money at it, it is more than likely the lock actuator

March 13th, 2007, 10:45 PM	#1
Itrorev Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	Power Lock Is Sticking... Hey guys, Mustang newb here. Just recently purchased a 2002 GT, loving it so far. However, a rather annoying flaw the car has is the drivers side power-lock "sticks"; When I use the keyless entry, sometimes the door will lock/unlock, sometimes it wont at all. Its not a huge problem (I just lock it manually when I exit the vechicle). Still though I wanna get it fixed. I figured the lock has some rust/gunk in it, so I considered just taking off the interior door panel and spraying some WD-40 on the lock. Any suggestions? Thanks.

March 13th, 2007, 10:47 PM	#2
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	you sure your battery in the keyless entry isn't going dead? __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

March 13th, 2007, 10:58 PM	#4
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	Usually the passenger side unlocks on the second push so it might just be a low battery that only sometimes sends the signal but I would try that before spending the time taking th door apart which isn't hard if that is the problem. __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

March 14th, 2007, 12:01 PM	#7
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	Well that might not be it was just something good to try before ripping your door apart your motor for your locks might be going bad or like you said it could just be gunked up, just remember start with the cheapest options and go up in price till it is fixed lol. __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

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beeker Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 116 iTrader: 0 reviews	don't throw money at it, it is more than likely the lock actuator

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