Door locks constantly clicking, locking and unlocking

Tiny
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  • 2007 PONTIAC G6
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 246,000 MILES
The door locks on my car listed above (base model) have started going nuts. It's constantly clicking, locking and unlocking, sometimes it just makes the sound. Almost as if someone is sitting in the car constantly pushing the button.

What's causing this? I don't know whether to replace the BCM or the Door Lock Actuator.

I've had so many problems lately that honestly I don't need or want another $200.00 plus repair.
Monday, August 26th, 2019 AT 4:32 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

I have included information in the form a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) for your vehicle of a recall for the Body Control Module (BCM) wiring harness. Please contact your local dealership's service department about this recall, and keep us informed as to how everything turns out.

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Alex
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Tuesday, August 27th, 2019 AT 7:16 AM
Tiny
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Actually, I have my original notification about this recall, GM Recall #13036. My notice is dated July 2014 and I show it completed by Skinner's Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Terry, MS in September 2014.

As a matter of fact, I received a second Recall notice 3-4 weeks later concerning a potential problem which was transmission shift cable was at risk for fracturing.

Both recall notice issues were completed on the same day by the same preferred dealer specified above.

I haven't had any other recall notifications about either previous issues or any new issues.

So what should I do now?
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 1:07 AM
Tiny
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Hello again,

Okay, I wasn't sure if you know about the TSB for the recall or not. Is your Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or "check engine" lamp illuminated?

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Alex
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 6:35 AM
Tiny
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As a matter of fact, the check engine light came on about a week before this started.

Also, the lock/unlock button on the driver's door has quit working so I have to use the passenger door button to unlock the other doors.

I would say it's funny how things fall apart at the same time. But I already had more than enough to repair that the locks issue just did me in. I've almost convinced myself to just leave it all alone and when the car is done, it's scrap.

I honestly just can't afford the extra expense and I'm just not willing to continue putting money into a bottomless pit.

I sincerely appreciate all the help, but after careful thinking, facing 2-3 weeks of down time and about $3,500.00 minimum for parts and doing it myself at night after work, I'm just plain done with the car and it's never ending problems.
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 11:34 AM
Tiny
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Hello again,

Okay, I'm sorry to hear about your vehicle. If you change your mind and decide to fix the locks, just shoot that Direct Trouble Code(s)(DTC)(s) over to us and we will send you factory directions to test and fix the problem(s). We are here for you guys.

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Alex
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Friday, August 30th, 2019 AT 4:15 AM

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