all door locks unlock except driver's door?

2005 CADILLAC STS
210,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JIMERY42
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approach vehicle and all door locks unlock except driver's door. have to use key. Sometimes the driver's door is ajar and shouldn't be.
Apr 5, 2023 at 9:13 PM
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This is common when the lock actuator/latch needs to be replaced. here are the instructions on how to do the job in the images below. Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Apr 6, 2023 at 3:47 AM
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