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Old 07-04-2009, 10:38 PM
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driver side lock not locking the whole way

i took the door panel off to figure out why my door lock wasnt locking when i locked it. so i gave up and locked it manually . why doesnt it lock?
Old 07-04-2009, 10:53 PM
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Re: driver side lock not locking the whole way

actuator?

Maybe a rod off to the actuator?
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Re: driver side lock not locking the whole way

Common problem. Try cleaning with WD-40 and relubbing with white grease. Do the window track while you're in the door panel. Here's a link with some thing to consider:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...servation.html

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Common problem. Try cleaning with WD-40 and relubricating with white grease. Do the window track while you're in the door panel. Here's a link with some thing to consider:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...servation.html

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Re: driver side lock not locking the whole way

If that dosent work and you need a new actuator we carry them.

Chevy Camaro Door Lock Actuator
Old 07-07-2009, 12:46 PM
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Re: driver side lock not locking the whole way

mine does it too but i hit unlock with the power and then hit lock and it works. not sure why but it works.
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