Resolved 2G Power locks weak

[2gRhino]

Does anyone have a power lock diagram or know what wires i can tap to add in a actuator (am) its to make my unlock and lock stronger as the orm on works but its to weak and isnt always fully locking or unlocking the rod drivers door and passenger if anyone knows this would be a big help.

 

[FIBA M - EC17PSE]

if it's weak you may need to add some lube to free it up or possibly regrease it to keep it free from sticking. try that first as it can help loads

 

[2gRhino]

Ive greased it when i installed it since it was a replacement for my other one that had a broken plastic tab for the lock rod

 

[luv2rallye]

I had a weak 2g power door locking problem and it was due to the locking rod being cracked where it attaches to the actuator (due to it being so thin metal there and the wear of all the locking/unlocking). See post #9 here: https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/2gnt-passenger-door-wont-open.504234/#post-153740168. Notice the cracked locking rod (at the bottom) in the lower pic and then how I welded it (soldering only held a couple months) in the upper pic. The cracked rod allowed the rod to bend enough to where it got weak and intermittent locking.

 

[2gRhino]

So the rods on my actuator looked good and currently work fine ill double check this for sure but its mainly the locking rod on the inside by the handle that doesnt move the key lock works fine its power that twitches and doesnt lock/unlock

 

[luv2rallye]

but its mainly the locking rod on the inside by the handle that doesnt move

You have power door locks correct? Are you talking about the locking rod from the inside door lock/unlock manual pull lever which you then say isn't moving far enough (one of the rods in pic below)? Does it always work when you manually move the pull lever?

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[2gRhino]

Yes just the drivers side doesnt lock and unlock rod is hooked up will get photos today i have a new cable connected to the key lock and a new latch assy i can feel it wanting to lock and unlock but it just doesnt move the rod. Not sure what could be causing this it looks the same as the other side so i should work right

 

[2gRhino]

Took this last night so i can get comp for the latch or a replacement but let me know

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[luv2rallye]

Ok so the drivers door lock rod doesn't move at all then with the key/remote lock fob. Does it work when you manually unlock the inside lock lever and pull either the inside open lever or outside handle?

I've done a lot of work on these locks, rods, and actuators over the years. You are going to have to remove the driver door inner panel no matter what.

Read the attached picture labels to know what you are looking at. Most are for the left side but the door inner panel is the right side.

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Unplugging the large door window-lock plug is a real pain - this pic should help you locate where the locking clip is on it. When the inner panel is off, check if the locking rod is bent or came out of it's white nylon guide piece which holds both rods in the middle of the door (see pic). Pull on both inside levers to check if they pull the rods straight. Then check if the locking rod came out of its connection on the actuator. Those 2 rods (inside lock and door open rods) are not shown in the actuator pic below (because they were disconnected to remove the actuator) but they connect to the orange nylon retainers (which have a part on them that holds the rods in place, which might be busted off allowing the rod to fall out of the actuator).

 

[2gRhino]

Yeah just the power unlock is my main issue it works perfectly with the key unlock and lock. When i get time today ill double check to make sure the door unlocks when handle is pulled im pretty sure it does but thats not something i was checking for. Also ill take the door apart and inspect rods for bends and disconnections

 

[2gRhino]

Thanks for all the help but apparently it was an easy fix. Lmaooo after dissasembling half the door and trying to unplug the whole thing it triggered the lock to unlock so i too out the whole thing and the pins were just covered in grime so i gave them a good cleaning and boom works like new hahah… so mad i didnt try the unplug and plug it in trick at the start

 

[luv2rallye]

Well perhaps all you needed was a post to get you motivated. Glad it worked out. I've gone thru hell trying to get some of my locking problems figured out - especially when unlocking with the physical key.