The contact stated there was concern regarding a potential health hazard with the push button starter causing cancer. In many cars, the door lock actuator is built with the latch mechanism into one assembly in the photo. This year the motor mounts went out at about 47K. The access inside the door is limited and you would need a small flashlight to see inside the door. Dec 27, 2010 After A Freeze During The Night, I Went To Open The Driver Side Door. There are ways to re-route the wiring to get power to each circuit but it is detailed but can be done. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired.
They Applied A Gross Amount Of Silicone Spray To The Locking Mechanism Hoping To Resolve The Problem. They Also Malfunction In The Opposite, Opening But Not Latching Leaving The Door Able To Swing Free. They share all complaints with Nissan. As for the gas door lock, we finally got it open and I bent the lock tab back enough so the lock latch doesn't engage. I called the dealer and he said he had never heard of that happening before. What I said about the front passenger side door applies to the rear driver's side door too. The Cable Had Detached Again.
If the switch inside the door lock actuator is bad, the whole assembly may also need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. Pulling them takes care of that. The Door Latch Cable Snapped The First Time I Tried It. After the handle is removed inspect the outer handle. She was injured twice after the failure.
Does anyone know what could be the problem? The switch that signals that the door is closed may also be built into the door lock actuator. If is works then it wasn't the problem and should be reinstalled. The contact had not experienced a failure. I assume that the only parts supplier for this is Nissan. Last Week Door Started Sticking Again And Then Fell Off The Track Into The Street While Driving. You will find the last screw that holds the door panel on.
The approximate failure mileage was 10,600. This the the rubber weather stripping. It was not consistent and wouldn't do it for me when I tested it, until about a two weeks ago coming out of church. I believe the root problem is elsewhere, other than the solenoid itself, but the dealers talk customers into thinking they need all of the locks replaced, which would normally make sense. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.
However, The Door Flew Open In The Middle Of The Street. She Called The Dealer, Service Manager, And Owner Of The Sales Lot, And They All Stated That Nothing Could Be Done. I've noticed that other Altima's have the same problem with the exterior door handles. Therefore a single low resistance or shorted lock motor could render all those wired in parallel to appear to be non-functioning. I Have Power Locks And The Doors Should Not Have Locked With The Key In The Ignition. Having a secure environment is paramount in certain neighborhoods.
This Happens Anytime The Temperature Is 30 Degrees F Or Below. If that relay has a bad contact then all rear locks could fail to operate. Year , make , model. If there is a voltage, but the actuator doesn't work, the door look actuator may need to be replaced. The problem is the weird handle on the door.
I Have To Bump It Pretty Good With My Shoulder To Get The Door Open. The contact stated also stated that it sounds like a dish washer when driving the vehicle. The current mileage was 36,049. The contact was taken to the emergency room twice due to her leg injuries. There were no flames present. If It Does Latch When Closed It Is Impossible To Open From The Inside. The contact was not experiencing a failure.
Some components may have multiple fuses, so make sure you check all of the fuses that are linked to the component in question. Spray the spring and work it real good before reinstall. None of the other doors would open from the outside. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the hood unlatched independently. Jan 21, 2008 In Cold Temperatures The Driver Side Door On Our 2005 nissan titan Crew Cab Is Extremely Difficult To Or Will Not Open. If multiple alarms were triggered by the same door, the door lock connector and the actuator must be inspected. U will need to remove the drivers seat from the car, Use a screwdriver to pop off the seat adjustment knobs, the pop off the plastic cover from the seat switch.
The contact stated that the exterior front driver side door handle fractured and prevented the contact from entering the vehicle. Vehicle was purchased on 20061230. I'll start looking for them. The Manufacturer Was Informed And The Contact Was Awaiting A Response. The failure mileage was 21,000 and current mileage was 27,000. Here are some of my thoughts. Vehicle was purchased on 20060811.