96 Accord door, locks

164,200 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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LARRYHALE100
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As I drive the door locks will unlock and lock at random times. It seems like a problem with a ground. Both locks do this at the same time.
Jan 17, 2011 at 8:05 AM
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KHLOW2008
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This is most likely to be due to a faulty door lock actuator.

When the doors are locked, the actuator moves a switch and when this switch overshoots due to a faulty stopper, any vibrations would cause the switch to trigger the central locking system.

This is quite common for 1994 to 1998 Accords.
Jan 18, 2011 at 6:14 AM
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