# Honda CRV Driver Door Lock

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-driver-door-lock/12991>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** doors, locks, honda\
**Created:** [April 17, 2008, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-driver-door-lock/12991 "2008-04-17T18:30:26Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Foodfbrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecd19e/32.png) [@Foodfbrain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Foodfbrain)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2008, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-driver-door-lock/12991/1 "2008-04-17T18:30:26Z")

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The lock on the driver side decided it does not like the key (manufacturer’s) anymore and first it open with some convincing and now it does not unlock anymore. Everytime I get into my car, I use the passenger door to open the driver’s.  
  
 I used WD40 and some other lubricants but in vain. Is this requiring a trip to a locksmith or is there a different remedy I could use?

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**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\
**Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-driver-door-lock/12991/2 "2008-04-18T01:44:35Z")

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You could remove the inside door panel and moisture barrier (be careful not to damage it) and have a look at the lock mechanism.

I take it this is just a standard door lock and not power?

The lock may be worn out or there may be a disconnected or broken linkage.  
If you’re using the same key to unlock the passenger door, the key must be good.

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**Author:** ![meaneyedcatz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/meaneyedcatz/32/692_2.png) [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2008, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-driver-door-lock/12991/3 "2008-04-19T02:32:30Z")

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It is possible the cylinder and or tumblers are worn and need replacing. Stay away from WD40, in a short amount of time it will gum up badly. I would use white lithuim grease.

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**Author:** ![brussell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@brussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brussell)\
**Post date:** [June 13, 2008, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-driver-door-lock/12991/4 "2008-06-13T15:35:35Z")

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Many 2002 Honda CRV owners have this same or similar issues (Myself included). I have attached an service bulletin from Honda that gives a little more detail (03-068).