Driver door won't unlock with

Tiny
CMPTRDORK
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  • 2000 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 106,000 MILES
The driver side door will not unlock with they key from the outside. I was able to unlock the passenger door with the key and then use the automatic locks to unlock the door. Once I did this, I can open the door. What would cause this?
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 AT 8:46 AM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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If the locks seem to work except for the key in the door then the lock cylinder is most likely the issue.

Based on this info I would suggest starting with removing the door panel and then use the key so that you can watch the operation of the lock cylinder to make sure it is turning.

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

You will see there is a rod that is connected to the lock cylinder so sometimes these rods fall off so if it is then we will need to re-attached that.

I am attaching the info below on this from the manual so let's run through this and see what we turn up.

Please let me know what questions you have. Thanks
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Sunday, November 21st, 2021 AT 4:56 PM

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