My '95 MC driver side door has a couple of problems I think relate to the door locking assembly. When I try to lock or unlock the door electrically, I can hear the actuator, but the lock "thumb handle" only moves a little. The lock works fine when done manually . And sometimes when I use the key to unlock the door, I can't turn it. And the keyless unlock doesn't work either.
When it gets colder, after opening the door, when I try to shut it, it bangs on the striker and I have to push up on the locking mechanism.
In the fall, I lubed all the locking assemblies with low temp lithium grease.
I'm thinking of spraying the lock mechanism with 'Blaster (penetrating oil) and then some Dri-Slide (liquid graphite) in case it's gummed up.
Any ideas?
Anybody have this happen to them?
Jogasz28

 

Nobody?

 

i had this happen to me yesterday actually..i think that all the insides froze..because once the car warmed up it was fine...worked no problem...works fine today too....could have just gotten too cold...

 

i have the same problem with my car. but BOTH doors have issues. you can lock them electrically but you can't unlock them electrically. enough to drive you crazy when it gets to be 20 below outside.

 

The door lock soloinds might need cleaning or replacing