Power Lock Not Working On Driver Door

The windows and the locks are on two separate circuits.

Power lock not working on driver door.

You can yank the fuse and do a reset when the door lock misbehave again or you can take it to a shop and have the door lock software updated to correct the problem. If that doesn t solve the problem you may have a faulty key fob. 2005 2010 hummer h3. You don t want to be kicking yourself later because you missed something so obvious.

An inoperative power door lock can be caused by the switch solenoid wiring problem or mechanical problem within the linkage of the affected door. The only part that these two have in common is the master switch. The power windows switch also works on the driver side. This can be an inconvenience to the driver when trying to lock or unlock the vehicle.

Power door locks that do not function are another common symptom for a problem with the door lock relay. If your power door locks start working normally after a fuse reset you have two options. The most likely cause of your problem is the master switch in the drivers door. I don t know much about it but i would guess either way it would be the motor that engages the lock on the driver side.

Replace the key fob. Next check the door lock switch and door lock actuator. The drivers door lock switch is the most used so it stands to reason that it would fail first. Inspect the fuse that protects the door lock circuit to ensure it is not blown.

The door locks may function correctly one moment and in the next will cease to operate. The power lock works on the driver door it just doesn t trigger the lock on the driver door but it does lock unlock all the other doors. If the power door lock relay fails it will cut off power to the entire power door lock system and may cause them to not function correctly. If all of the door locks are inoperative start your diagnosis at the fuse box.

7 fixes to try if your car s power door locks won t work 1. Power door locks do not function. If you think about it the power lock motor on the driver side would be used more than the others and would wear out sooner just like the driver side power window usually wears out first.