driver side door will not unlock

2008 HONDA ACCORD
178,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PAMMY83
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my driver side door locked up and wont open period no matter what. it happened after my six year old kept pulling on the outside handle while it was locked manually. please help!
Oct 22, 2016 at 11:06 AM
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KASEKENNY
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More than likely this is a failed lock actuator. Here are a couple guides that will help with instructions on how to test and replace this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/test-or-change-electric-power-door-locks

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/door-panel-removal

Below is the testing that you will need in order to find out if the actuator has failed and if you need to replace it.

Please run through this material and let us know what questions you have. Thanks
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