Car Door Lock Mechanism

How to fix a power door lock.

Car door lock mechanism.

Here s how the power door locks and latch works on your car. When the actuator moves the latch up it connects the outside door handle to the opening mechanism. If a car door lock is stuck in the lock position it is most likely due to a connection between one several or all external and internal connections to the car door latch. 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.

How a car door lock works is explained in this video. By the diy experts of the family handyman magazine. 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. 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.

Learn more about car door lock replacement. In this car the power door lock actuator is positioned below the latch. It s a simple mechanism you can have a closer look on its working by watching this short video it will. Force the flat blade of the offset screwdriver into the plastic locking tab to depress it.

In some cars the door lock actuator is positioned below the latch. Then jam another flat blade screwdriver between the latch and the actuator and pry.