# \#locks **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/locks/256.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Still need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-need-help/164522)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-need-help/164522 "2024-02-09T23:01:41Z")
Replacing door latch assembly for 2001 cavalier 2-door coupe part number 940-104 latch assembly. Have been trying to figure this out for months. Spent 6 more hours a couple of days ago, took everything apart that I coul… --- ## [2017 Jeep Cherokee Rear Passenger Door Lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee-rear-passenger-door-lock/192909)
**Author:** [@SWestlake88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SWestlake88)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee-rear-passenger-door-lock/192909 "2023-09-16T14:10:12Z")
2017 Jeep Cherokee About a week ago, the rear passenger door started having issues. Sporadically it will not lock or unlock when the corresponding button is pushed. It isn’t every time, but is about 25-50% of the time. … --- ## [Lock/unlock and hazards flash while driving or parked and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-unlock-and-hazards-flash-while-driving-or-parked-and-off/190268)
**Author:** [@Sutter2017\_184964](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sutter2017_184964)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-unlock-and-hazards-flash-while-driving-or-parked-and-off/190268 "2023-04-25T16:02:24Z")
I have a 2015 Ford Escape, a week ago my hazards would flash on and doors would lock and unlock randomly while driving or just parked no key in car. My car died needed to be jumped, Took my car into dealership my batter… --- ## [Car not allowing me to change settings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-allowing-me-to-change-settings/182441)
**Author:** [@MunLanding](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MunLanding)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-allowing-me-to-change-settings/182441 "2022-02-11T22:28:05Z")
Hi, so for weeks I’ve been trying to figure out how to change my auto lock feature so that my car doesn’t automatically unlock every time I park. According to the manual and what I’ve looked up online, I’m supposed to hi… --- ## [2003 Honda Odyssey Ignition lock replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-ignition-lock-replacement/53596)
**Author:** [@jashcraft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jashcraft)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-ignition-lock-replacement/53596 "2021-09-16T17:34:06Z")
My 2003 Honda Odyssey ignition lock will not allow me to turn the key and start the vehicle. I have already tried applying wd-40 to the key to see if excess dust had frozen the tumbler. I have also seen that Ican buy a… --- ## [2016 Kia Sedona locks 3 times when putting into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-locks-3-times-when-putting-into-gear/169547)
**Author:** [@Jack-348](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-348)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-locks-3-times-when-putting-into-gear/169547 "2020-09-04T01:50:47Z")
We bought a used 2016 Kia Sedona with only 70k miles on it. Worked great till about a month ago and when you put the car into gear from park, the doors are supposed to lock, but mine lock 3 times, every time. Then a few … --- ## [Passenger Door Won't Open - Not Locked?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-door-wont-open-not-locked/168195)
**Author:** [@BobDonut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobDonut)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-door-wont-open-not-locked/168195 "2020-08-03T15:09:02Z")
My girlfriend has a 2015 Cadillac ATS. Her passenger side mirror was damaged - broken housing, and the light was dangling. I offered to replace it for her. I ordered a used replacement mirror from eBay. I took off the d… --- ## [The power door locks will not work unless the key is in the lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-power-door-locks-will-not-work-unless-the-key-is-in-the-lock/164975)
**Author:** [@ethankeuning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ethankeuning)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-power-door-locks-will-not-work-unless-the-key-is-in-the-lock/164975 "2020-05-28T17:17:35Z")
My Chevy r10 power door locks will not work unless the key is in the lock. And even when it works. The key will only come out when it is unlocked. Help? --- ## [How to replace door latch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-door-latch/159174)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-door-latch/159174 "2020-02-28T06:02:42Z")
Anyone tell me or point me to instructions, video or procedure for replacing the door latch assembly? Door has been sagging for years and I can’t replace it myself. Yesterday the latch inside my driver’s side door shatte… --- ## [How to lock car while running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-lock-car-while-running/59842)
**Author:** [@pamurray1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pamurray1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-lock-car-while-running/59842 "2020-01-23T13:39:39Z")
Does anyone know if I can lock my car with a separate key, while it is running, to de-ice it in winter? I have tried the dealer and am awaiting a call back from an onsite Honda site!! --- ## [Electric Door Locks Issue in Hot Weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-door-locks-issue-in-hot-weather/141735)
**Author:** [@Jksordini\_152193](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jksordini_152193)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-door-locks-issue-in-hot-weather/141735 "2019-06-08T13:32:19Z")
My electric door locks work great until the temperature gets above about 85 degrees then the locks don’t throw all the way. I have to unlock the car with a key & when locking it run around the car to make sure all the … --- ## [Doors lock automatically while outside of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doors-lock-automatically-while-outside-of-car/48399)
**Author:** [@wenganna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wenganna)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doors-lock-automatically-while-outside-of-car/48399 "2019-02-01T14:22:33Z")
Today, the car doors of my 2005 Toyota Camry suddenly locked while I was outside the vehicle talking to someone. I thought I had touched the lock button on the key remote so I unlocked the door and continued talking. T… --- ## [2010 Toyota Venza lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-venza-lock/117146)
**Author:** [@GaryHubbard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryHubbard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 10:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-venza-lock/117146 "2018-05-11T10:47:25Z")
Only my driver’s side door lock works on my Venza from both the fob and switch on the inside door panel. Is it an electric relay problem or electronic lock mechanism in each door? --- ## [2017 Subaru Forester doesn't lock while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-doesnt-lock-while-driving/116421)
**Author:** [@DonMacLeod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonMacLeod)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-doesnt-lock-while-driving/116421 "2018-04-28T19:48:07Z")
I have been driving my Subaru Forester for over a year and I just discovered that it does not lock the doors when driving this is dangerous given today’s hijacking of cars. I have had other cars dated from the mid 90’s … --- ## [2007 Chevrolet HHR won't stay unlocked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-hhr-wont-stay-unlocked/115945)
**Author:** [@TroyHiggins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TroyHiggins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-hhr-wont-stay-unlocked/115945 "2018-04-19T20:26:46Z")
We have a 2007 Chevy HHR. The front passenger door lock will unlock when hitting the unlock button but as soon as you release the button it will relock automatically so to let a passenger in you have you manually lift a… --- ## [Kia Optima Alarm going off randomly and getting worse!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-optima-alarm-going-off-randomly-and-getting-worse/84539)
**Author:** [@bobafet256](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobafet256)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-optima-alarm-going-off-randomly-and-getting-worse/84539 "2017-03-20T21:47:25Z")
About 6 months ago my 2011 Optima alarm started going off randomly in the night, a couple times a week. It was annoying to me and the neighbors. I park on my driveway and have nothing of value in the car. Our neighborhoo… --- ## [2002 Saturn Vue door lock switch/key fob not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-saturn-vue-door-lock-switch-key-fob-not-working/96460)
**Author:** [@Kriegswolf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kriegswolf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-saturn-vue-door-lock-switch-key-fob-not-working/96460 "2016-11-14T01:30:30Z")
I have a 2002 Saturn Vue with a couple of miles on it (228,436 to be exact). I bought the car used in 2009 with 150K miles. Since I bought the vehicle, the electric door locks have stopped working, both with the key fo… --- ## [2003 Chevy Impala door lock issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-impala-door-lock-issues/87812)
**Author:** [@RConk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RConk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2014, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-impala-door-lock-issues/87812 "2014-10-25T21:54:10Z")
My impala has been having an odd door lock issue. While driving I can hear the locks lock over and over again. It is not consistent. Might be 10 seconds apart or 10 minutes. I don't know where to start looking. Fuses? Do… --- ## [Honda Pilot Cargo Hatch Lock Screws Fell Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-cargo-hatch-lock-screws-fell-out/85847)
**Author:** [@materfamilia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/materfamilia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2014, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-cargo-hatch-lock-screws-fell-out/85847 "2014-07-06T22:46:10Z")
The lock in the cargo hatch of my 2003 Honda Pilot is loose and wobbles around -- you have to really slam the door hard to get it to engage, and it rattles. I went to Autozone and showed it to them, and the guy pulled t… --- ## [Lock/ferme switch inside a 1992 honda civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-ferme-switch-inside-a-1992-honda-civic/84911)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Knownothingat-all](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_Knownothingat-all)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2014, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-ferme-switch-inside-a-1992-honda-civic/84911 "2014-05-06T17:20:59Z")
I was fiddling around and i pushed the lock/ferme switch on the side of my backseat drivers seat downward and then closed the door. So now i cant use this door at all, no matter what I've tried, the drivers controls do n… --- ## [09 chevy malibu. Trouble locking and unlocking driver door and back door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-chevy-malibu-trouble-locking-and-unlocking-driver-door-and-back-door/84550)
**Author:** [@waltersims](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waltersims)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2014, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-chevy-malibu-trouble-locking-and-unlocking-driver-door-and-back-door/84550 "2014-04-13T21:50:51Z")
Sometimes the locks in the doors do not lock or unlock and I have to use a key or do it manually if its not the drivers door. Only in a certain range of temperatures does this problem occur. It happens when it is roughly… --- ## [2007 Mazda 6 has trouble starting in hot weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-6-has-trouble-starting-in-hot-weather/48451)
**Author:** [@kentuckyish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kentuckyish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-6-has-trouble-starting-in-hot-weather/48451 "2012-06-11T04:34:37Z")
Hello all, I have a 2007 Mazda 6, 4 cylinder, abt 30k miles. I bought it new in May 2007 and began having a somewhat obnoxious problem starting April/May 2009. If I let the car sit all day in the sun (or possib… --- ## [1990 Volvo 240 wagon sounds like a cat and may need an exorcism](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-volvo-240-wagon-sounds-like-a-cat-and-may-need-an-exorcism/72098)
**Author:** [@CarBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarBrown)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2012, 8:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-volvo-240-wagon-sounds-like-a-cat-and-may-need-an-exorcism/72098 "2012-04-26T08:26:11Z")
It sounds like a huge, happy cat in a tunnel when turning right and accelerating at the same time. It's an echoing whirring/purring sort of sound. Any ideas about what it could be? It also clunks in the rear with sligh… --- ## [Honda CRV Door Lock Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-door-lock-problem/70288)
**Author:** [@Mach5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mach5)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2012, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-door-lock-problem/70288 "2012-01-07T02:56:58Z")
I own a 2001 Honda CRV and have realized that I will never own another Honda because it has had many of the exact same problems that my old Accord did. Seems certain things just break on Hondas. However, unlike the last … --- ## [Hot door lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-door-lock/47609)
**Author:** [@agreenie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/agreenie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2011, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-door-lock/47609 "2011-11-03T20:23:36Z")
I have a 95 audi 90 and a weird thing is happening. I sometimes notice that the drivers door lock mechanism gets Very hot. It seems like it happens after I open the trunk...believe it or not. If I start the car anyway… --- ## [Left rear brake shoes locking up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-rear-brake-shoes-locking-up/64228)
**Author:** [@sprocket4b](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sprocket4b)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2011, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-rear-brake-shoes-locking-up/64228 "2011-09-23T20:54:31Z")
On my father in law's 06 Saturn Vue, we replaced rear shoes, springs and drums. His left rear shoes are now locking up usually after the car sits for about an hour or two. It happens when he backs up and then puts it … --- ## [Mystery door locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-door-locks/68045)
**Author:** [@tdoeling](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tdoeling)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2011, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-door-locks/68045 "2011-09-20T01:20:56Z")
2000 Lexus RX300 - door locks/acutators... the locks open and close perfectly with the master driver actuator lock unlock button or with the the remote IF the temp is 70 degrees or below. If the temp is above 70 degrees… --- ## [Car Locks don't respond](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-locks-dont-respond/67835)
**Author:** [@prlasala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prlasala)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2011, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-locks-dont-respond/67835 "2011-09-12T03:10:31Z")
I have a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. The door locks do not respond to the remote or the switch on the door. If I disconnect the battery for a few seconds, they will work for a day or two. It seems to be a computer prob… --- ## [Power Door Locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-door-locks/55584)
**Author:** [@cmancinelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmancinelli)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-door-locks/55584 "2011-07-06T22:44:46Z")
my power door locks stopped working. All 4 do not work as well as my key fob and my external keypad. I can hear clicking when I hit the lock button? Fuse looks good --- ## [Honda CR-V Door Lock Stuck!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cr-v-door-lock-stuck/41636)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cr-v-door-lock-stuck/41636 "2011-06-18T03:50:32Z")
I have a 2000 Honda CR-V with a door lock problem that's been going on for about a couple months now. What happens is that sometimes the driver's door lock (and only the driver's door) will refuse to unlock. What will … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/locks/256.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=locks)