Learn more about car door lock replacement.
Car door lock mechanism.
When your door handle door lock cylinder or interior locking post switch is not properly connected to the car door latch you will find that the car door lock is stuck.
How to fix a power door lock.
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.
By the diy experts of the family handyman magazine.
Car door lock actuators are designed to lock and unlock a door without the effort of pulling on a cable and rod.
In this car the power door lock actuator is positioned below the latch.
Force the flat blade of the offset screwdriver into the plastic locking tab to depress it.
It s a simple mechanism you can have a closer look on its working by watching this short video it will.
In some cars the door lock actuator is positioned below the latch.
When the actuator moves the latch up it connects the outside door handle to the opening mechanism.
Here s how the power door locks and latch works on your car.
Car door lock replacement.
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.
Then jam another flat blade screwdriver between the latch and the actuator and pry.