2000 Buick Regal door lock

2000 BUICK REGAL
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MYCAR353
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Electrical problem
2000 Buick Regal 6 cyl Automatic 169000 miles
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The right front door no longer locks. But I can still lock all the doors with the lock button.
Jun 9, 2008 at 12:39 PM
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Probably a switch or actuator problem. This is the test for the switch:


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_11lock_1.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_11locka_1.jpg

When you say the lock button operates the lock, do you mean the key FOB?
Jun 10, 2008 at 5:36 AM
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MYCAR353
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yes, the door button and the fob will lock all the doors except the right front. The key also does not lock the door.
Jun 10, 2008 at 6:58 PM
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Okay, now I'm with you. Can you hear the actuator working on that door?

Either way you'll have to pull off the door panel and get a look inside. There may be linkage disconnected or a seized actuator is what I would expect you to find.
Jun 10, 2008 at 8:33 PM
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Yes, I can hear something.
Jun 10, 2008 at 9:09 PM
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Then you need to pull the panel off and get a look at the linkages inside. Keep the window in the up position to allow access. This sounds like a mechanical isue where something has come loose or is binding.
Jun 11, 2008 at 4:39 AM