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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 03:11 PM
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the drivers side door won't unlock. The window indexs and the red light comes on. suggestions to fix this?
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the drivers side door won't unlock. The window indexs and the red light comes on. suggestions to fix this?
Does the button illuminate?
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Maybe try some lubrication on the latch. Also, there are YouTube instructions on how to clean the outside door pad.
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if the window is indexing then you need a new latch in the body of the car, not cheap to replace but is a common problem
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Does the button illuminate?
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