1995 Buick Park Ave. Passenger Door Lock Problem

4 messages, Last post on Jun 14, 2009 at 2:28 PM

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#3 of 4 Re: 1995 Buick Park Ave. Passenger Door Lock Problem [boilerman2] by tazzdev32 May 05, 2009 (8:44 pm)
Replying to: boilerman2 (Apr 04, 2009 4:15 pm) Same problem here, I believe there is a relay under the carpet under the front of the drivers seat vthat may be the cause. I havent had a chance to check that seeing how you have to remove the seat to get to it, other option is to cut the carpet. If anyone finds out what is causing this please let me know tazzdev32yahoo.com thank you.
#4 of 4 1999 Buick Park Ave Door Lock Front Drivers by ggeeoo Jun 14, 2009 (2:28 pm)
I lifted the outside handle and heard a "plunk" The actuator finger on the pot metal handle inside broke. I got a brass screw from the junk screw can in my tool box drilled a tiny hole and replaced the finger. That did not fix the entire problem, it turned out the entire door lock assembly was needed. There are two parts the actuator is cheap 41.00 at autozone. But you must remove the old one that is riveted on to the main lock assembly the rivets are easily drilled away then the new actuator can be bolted back on [my way]. Sadly the lock mechanism needed to also be replaced. Now it works 97% of the time. Sometimes you need to lift the handle thrice before you get the door open, The inside has never been a problem.