The driver's side occasionally does not automatically lock/unlock. I can tell the remote and door button are working but appears it's just not being thrown. Some days works fine others days not. I've only owned the car for about a month and this just started recently. I'm thinking is proably an actuator starting to fail. Any common issues with these and a they fairly straightforward to replace?

Thank you,

 

The lock rod might be getting stuck. ANytime i have had the issue I lube it up and all is good.

 

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i have the same problem where is this lock rod? do u need to remove the door panel?

 

Same here. Every so often the passenger's side door won't lock.

 

Guys, read my post on this topic.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...w-problem.html

If you need help fixing it, drop me a PM.

 

Bakersfield is the expert on this one but I'll add my 0.02c

The lock rod is not as commonly reporteed here as the door lock module. I had a door lock module fail early on and it was replaced under warranty. It's almost certainly the relays in the module IMHO. Try hitting the door at about the point where the module sits. Strange but true! Known around here as "percussion treatment"! If it clears the problem, chances are its the sticky relay.

I sometimes have problems with the same lock now. It's not bad and I can live with it but a module or relay change is well within most DIYers capabilities.

All you need is in Bakersfield's thread.

These are the associated DIC codes in case you dont have them

A1-RDCM - Right Door Control Module
• B2203 Right Window Up Switch Fault
• B2205 Right Window Down Switch Fault
• B2237 Right Door Lock Switch Fault
• B2239 Right Door Un-Lock Switch Fault
• B2253 Key Cylinder Switch Fault
• B2263 Horizontal Position Sensor Fit
• B2265 Horizontal Position Sensor Fault
• B2273 Right Mirror Motor Fault
• B2275 Window Motor Fault
• B2277 Door Lock Motor/Mirror Heater Fit
• B2283 Battery #1 Fault
• B2285 Battery #2 Fault
• B2287 +5V Reference Fault
• U1064 Loss of Communications with BCM
• U1096 Loss of Communications with IPC
• U1255 Serial Data Line Malfunction

 

That's some good stuff. Coming from muscle cars recently into the C-5 era I thought it could possibly be something more intricate than the common issues I've dealt with. Very glad I asked and thanks for all the valualbe tips.

Never would have known something that intricate was behind the door panel.