baileysade

Newly acquired 2008 - door locks very temperamental , really have to squeeze them repeatedly to open. Any suggestions ?

Thanks

HBsurfer

Take them apart and clean the contacts inside. Easy repair that will take less than 15 minutes per side and your door will open like new. Use contact cleaner which is available at any auto parts or hardware store

lovinmyls1

Follow this video to clean door pads and all should be ok:

Sabre34

Very easy DIY.

Cherokee Nation

Clean with 90% alcohol and Q-Tips.Do NOT buff the copper coating off.Copper is a good conductor.

itomh

First thing I had to do on my very low mile 2008 Z06. Worked like a charm

irok

new ones are about $12. from GM

FortMorganAl

That video has several issues but the worst is using a Dermel with a wire brush. DO NOT DO THAT!!! It would be easy to destroy the printed circuit board. Just use a Q-Tip or soft cloth and a contact cleaner like alcohol. When the copper is copper colored and not black, STOP! It doesn't have to be perfect. There are a lot of contacts and only one has to make contact for the door to open.

baileysade

Thanks so much for the advice !

baileysade

What a complete package !! Muchas Gracias !! ( forgive the spelling)

Crow Hunter

New ones about $11 from local dealer. Both sides are the same. This is an extremely easy, five-minute installation job. Takes less time than cleaning the old ones.

Cherokee Nation

There is another video that shows this guy using a scuff pad to remove the copper and then using a polish to make it shine like chrome...