How to fix a power door lock.
Car door lock cable.
At the first sign of irregularity get it replaced with a direct fit part.
Then jam another flat blade screwdriver between the latch and the actuator and pry.
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This can make it difficult or impossible to open the door.
When the actuator moves the latch up it connects the outside door handle to the opening mechanism.
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But like your other car parts it will still wear over time because of its heavy duty function.
In some cars the door lock actuator is positioned below the latch.
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Because your door latch cable energizes your latch arm and allows it to open you have to keep it in its best performing condition.
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The door latch cable includes retainers on both ends that slip into place on the release handle and the latch assembly.
A rod con nects the actuator to the latch and another rod connects the latch to the knob that sticks up out of the top of the door.
Car door lock actuators are designed to lock and unlock a door without the effort of pulling on a cable and rod.
When the handle is pulled the door latch cable is pulled to release the latch.
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In this car the power door lock actuator is positioned below the latch.
A rod connects the actuator to the latch and another rod connects the latch to the knob that sticks up out of the top of the door.
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Over time or due to corrosion the retainers sheathing or cable may be damaged.