Weak auto door lock solenoid?
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Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Los Alamos NM
Weak auto door lock solenoid?
I seem to have a "weak" door lock solenoid. When I walk away from my car, I hear the "click" indicating it is locking. But if I put the PKE down and walk back to the car, the door is unlocked and alarm sounds if I open the door. Sometimes the door actually does lock, and sometimes it doesn't, though it always sounds like it does. Has anyone experienced this? Do I need to install a new solenoid (at about $60) or just lubricate things inside the door? :confused:
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Orlando FL
Re: Weak auto door lock solenoid? (white93vette)
im curious to guys. Mine has been doing the same thing lately. If i hit the lock button on my after market alarm, sometimes the door locks, and sometimes it doesnt. It always feels that it is almost locked, but not quite there.. :crazy:
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From: Markham
Re: Weak auto door lock solenoid? (white93vette)
My drivers lock has the same problem, sounds like it's locking but not. I think the solenoid is toast, because I played with the linkage to no avail. Bought a new one but have not put it in yet.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Union City CA
Re: Weak auto door lock solenoid? (TurboVette)
Mine does not lock I press the lock unlock and the pass side works fine, the Driver side makes an attempt but cant get there and lock or unlock so I have to do this manually, what the heck is wrong and what do I need to replace to get this thing working again?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Springdale AR
Re: Weak auto door lock solenoid? (white93vette)
I recently took my door apart for the same reason. I lubed every moveable part associated with the lock assembly and linkages. So far it has been working fine. Hope you get it fixed.
