Door lock problems
1st Gear
Joined: Feb 2006
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04 MC 41K miles, drivers side :(
Just failed, it's still intermittent, extended warranty expired in late January, if I get quoted $400 or more for what is obviously poor part/engineering I am going to be very unhappy...
Just failed, it's still intermittent, extended warranty expired in late January, if I get quoted $400 or more for what is obviously poor part/engineering I am going to be very unhappy...
3rd Gear
Joined: Oct 2005
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Driver's side door just quit yesterday (03 MCS 71K). The remote, as well as the switch locks and unlocks all others (i.e., passenger door, boot and gas cap), however, there is no response from the driver's side door. I am able to unlock it from inside with the handle as usual, and from outside manually with the key. When I put my ear to the door and listen while locking/unlocking with the remote, I hear the gas cap modulator engage in the rear, but I dont hear anything from the driver's side. Is it safe to assume that the regulator is gone, since it does not seem to be an issue with the cables? Is it true that this will cost around $400!!!!?
Thanks in advance for your time.
Thanks in advance for your time.
MCS 2004 49k miles
no warranty.
drivers side!!
a few months ago both door handles were shot and i got 2005 handles.
Now im havin this fn drivers side problem were i have to manually unlock !!
no warranty.
drivers side!!
a few months ago both door handles were shot and i got 2005 handles.
Now im havin this fn drivers side problem were i have to manually unlock !!
Last edited by dustinhxc; May 22, 2008 at 02:52 PM.
1st Gear
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Long Beach, CA
Driver's side failed. The power lock switch won't lock or unlock the door, but oddly, the remote will LOCK, but not unlock the door!
So, I can lock the car with the remote, but I have to unlock it with the key.
So, I can lock the car with the remote, but I have to unlock it with the key.
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
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its annoying.
3rd Gear
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From: So far south in AL, one more step and I'm swimming (in oil)
03 MCS 90k miles, driver door will only open / close with a key. Ordered the actuator from Jayson at Classic Auto Campus (a NAM Vendor), mentioned NAM and got the part for $82.
I plan on installing it myself. Doesn't look too hard.
I plan on installing it myself. Doesn't look too hard.
Just happened today....
'03 MCS, ~38k miles. Drivers side.
Worked first thing this morning using remote. Auto locking worked also. Locked doors when I got to work. Went out at lunch just to sit in car and listen to the radio, drivers side wouldn't unlock with remote, but windows and sun roof opened OK. Door will unlock by pulling on inside door handle. Electric lock switch on console doesn't do it either. Just tried listening for sounds of actuator in the drivers door with negative results.
There wouldn't happen to be a separate fuse for each actuator, would there?
Worked first thing this morning using remote. Auto locking worked also. Locked doors when I got to work. Went out at lunch just to sit in car and listen to the radio, drivers side wouldn't unlock with remote, but windows and sun roof opened OK. Door will unlock by pulling on inside door handle. Electric lock switch on console doesn't do it either. Just tried listening for sounds of actuator in the drivers door with negative results.
There wouldn't happen to be a separate fuse for each actuator, would there?
4th Gear
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Haus of Gaga
2003 MCS, 58,600, drivers side
WEIRD:
will NOT open from the inside, but will open from outside. !!! Is this electrical or mechanical?
i had issues with my both of my windows not working, radio not turning on, and now this. I'm seriously considering selling this car and getting a different one. No warranty and so help me if i need to keep replacing sh*t like this!
it seems like 2003 was a lemon year for us, huh?
WEIRD:
will NOT open from the inside, but will open from outside. !!! Is this electrical or mechanical?
i had issues with my both of my windows not working, radio not turning on, and now this. I'm seriously considering selling this car and getting a different one. No warranty and so help me if i need to keep replacing sh*t like this!
it seems like 2003 was a lemon year for us, huh?
2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 72
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From: So. NH
Another door latch cable problem
05 MCS 87,000 miles
Driver side door inside latch latch stopped working yesterday. I suspect it's the cable issue. Feels like it almost wants to open when you operate th elatch.
Driver side door inside latch latch stopped working yesterday. I suspect it's the cable issue. Feels like it almost wants to open when you operate th elatch.
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 2,228
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From: Bishop, Ca
2003 MCS, 58,600, drivers side
WEIRD:
will NOT open from the inside, but will open from outside. !!! Is this electrical or mechanical?
i had issues with my both of my windows not working, radio not turning on, and now this. I'm seriously considering selling this car and getting a different one. No warranty and so help me if i need to keep replacing sh*t like this!
it seems like 2003 was a lemon year for us, huh?
WEIRD:
will NOT open from the inside, but will open from outside. !!! Is this electrical or mechanical?
i had issues with my both of my windows not working, radio not turning on, and now this. I'm seriously considering selling this car and getting a different one. No warranty and so help me if i need to keep replacing sh*t like this!
it seems like 2003 was a lemon year for us, huh?
You just need a new cable, or just to make sure its still connected. Some tend to work loose, and then you can open from the inside. New cable ~$12, and about 15 minutes to replace. My dads 05 cable fell out of its connector, once I put it back in ( about a year ago now) its been fine.
For all you guys w/ actuator problems ~$95 and 45 minutes to replace. Mine died a few months back, and I replaced it myself, at 175,000+ miles I figure its normal wear, and not covered under warrenty.
Oh its an 03 mcs
Nik
