door lock

2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
133,456 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KEITH CHILDS
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when i unlock or open door it makes a grinding, buzzing noise when i hit the switch door will still open or lock, but the noise is irritating.
Feb 9, 2017 at 12:28 PM
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STEVE W.
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Typical sound of the gears in the locking system starting to fail. Soon the lock will stop operating. The repair is to replace the actuator, which is part of the door latch. Not a hard repair once you get the door panel off.
Feb 9, 2017 at 12:34 PM
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