Replaced locking actuator for driver's door, but still won't lock/unlock without key
Hi, I am having an issue with my 2008 HSE. The driver's door lock wasn't responding to the keyless entry, or the locking button inside, so I ordered a new actuator to fix the problem, (Or at least I thought it would). Well, I switched them out and the new one isn't working either. I felt like it was responding at first when I tested it with the door skin still off, but not after I put it all together. It acted like it was moving, but didn't appear to be moving all the way up and down. Now I am back to square one with no ability to lock or unlock it without the key. Something interesting to me is the fact that the key still locks/unlocks all of the doors, and engages/disengages the alarm from the driver's door when I manually turn the key. That tells me that the power is getting there, but for some reason the signal for the actual locking of that door isn't. I'm wondering if it's possible that I happened to get a bum replacement unit. It was from a used parts store. If that's the case, I guess I will ship it back, I just don't know how to tell. Has anyone had this experience? I have noticed posts about the actuator going, but in my case, I am concerned that it may not be the actual unit in the door. Thanks for any input you all have. This is my first post on here, and I am excited to spend a lot of time on this site now!!
Hi, I am having an issue with my 2008 HSE. The driver's door lock wasn't responding to the keyless entry, or the locking button inside, so I ordered a new actuator to fix the problem, (Or at least I thought it would). Well, I switched them out and the new one isn't working either. I felt like it was responding at first when I tested it with the door skin still off, but not after I put it all together. It acted like it was moving, but didn't appear to be moving all the way up and down. Now I am back to square one with no ability to lock or unlock it without the key. Something interesting to me is the fact that the key still locks/unlocks all of the doors, and engages/disengages the alarm from the driver's door when I manually turn the key. That tells me that the power is getting there, but for some reason the signal for the actual locking of that door isn't. I'm wondering if it's possible that I happened to get a bum replacement unit. It was from a used parts store. If that's the case, I guess I will ship it back, I just don't know how to tell. Has anyone had this experience? I have noticed posts about the actuator going, but in my case, I am concerned that it may not be the actual unit in the door. Thanks for any input you all have. This is my first post on here, and I am excited to spend a lot of time on this site now!!