Drivers door won't unlock when temp drops

Gregaz · 11-21-2012, 01:06 PM

It seems anytime I try to unlock my drivers door when the temp is 40 or below I can't. I have to reach through the passenger side and flip door lock. Any ideas on what is? Thanks

Racer220 · 11-21-2012, 01:22 PM

Mine does that too sometimes. Pretty irritating especially when it opens the first time, but I get out to grab something and come back and it won't open again because it's still half locked. Not sure what the deal is. I've had my panel off to fix a rattle and checked the mechanism out, but doesn't seem like anything should keep it from working. Also a bit peeved that I can't buy a GM truck that doesn't have the death creep window up/down issue when it gets colder. Even in the summer they're slower than hell.

**Tow Master** · 11-21-2012, 10:02 PM

Id bet its in the door latch itself like in the door jam. Id spray it with some wd-40 and work it a few times. Theres really isnt anything else internally that could mess up.

jblather · 11-22-2012, 09:07 PM

I had a similar problem. I replaced the two relays for the door locks and the problem disappeared.

Gregaz · 11-23-2012, 06:54 AM

Where are the relays located?

jblather · 11-23-2012, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregaz

Where are the relays located?

Left side of the instrument panel behind a little door. Look in your owner's manual for more information.

Gregaz · 11-23-2012, 02:32 PM

Thanks

Adnjohn · 12-05-2012, 08:49 PM

Positive what the offer is. We've had my personal panel off to mend a shake and checked out the procedure out, but doesn't look like anything really should keep it from functioning.

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Gregaz Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 26	Drivers door won't unlock when temp drops It seems anytime I try to unlock my drivers door when the temp is 40 or below I can't. I have to reach through the passenger side and flip door lock. Any ideas on what is? Thanks __________________ 2004 2500HD SLT LB7 CCLB 4x4, leveling kit

11-21-2012, 01:22 PM	eBay Motors #2 (permalink)
Racer220 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pocatello, ID Posts: 266	Mine does that too sometimes. Pretty irritating especially when it opens the first time, but I get out to grab something and come back and it won't open again because it's still half locked. Not sure what the deal is. I've had my panel off to fix a rattle and checked the mechanism out, but doesn't seem like anything should keep it from working. Also a bit peeved that I can't buy a GM truck that doesn't have the death creep window up/down issue when it gets colder. Even in the summer they're slower than hell. __________________ '04 LB7 CC SB SLT Edge EVO Race CTS, 4" Magnaflow, PPE Boost Valve, Resonator plug, B&W Turnoverball, LoadLifter 5000 airbags, 275/65/20 Open Country ATII, 20x9 Raceline Assaults, His/Her little tykes carseats 44' GN Sledhauler for chillin at the races

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Tow Master Oh...... Squirrel! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irwin PA Posts: 23,053	Id bet its in the door latch itself like in the door jam. Id spray it with some wd-40 and work it a few times. Theres really isnt anything else internally that could mess up. __________________ Jason 2006 Silverado 2500HD LBZ CC SB Exterior: Escalade Handles, Front windows tinted to match the rear, painted bumpers & mirrors, billet grille, 285/70/17 Nitto Crossteks on Pro Comp Wheels, Cognito Braces, Stainless Sleeves, Train Horns Interior: 4 Kicker 10in Subs in 2 custom box's, Autometer Ultra lite II Pyro and Boost gauges, Aeroforce Interceptor Gauge, HID Lows & Fogs, Painted accents Performance: EFI Live Tuned by Blackout Performance, Custom *Blackout Performance* S475 over stock twins, 45 over stock injectors, MBRP Turbo Back Stainless Exhaust (Straight piped), Raptor Lift Pump, AFE Filter, GMAX6 kit with Suncoast 1057 converter installed by *Blackout Performance* 1999 Ford F-550 PowerStroke ''Wrecker'' **Jerrdan bed, S&B Intake

11-22-2012, 09:07 PM	eBay Motors #4 (permalink)
jblather Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 203	I had a similar problem. I replaced the two relays for the door locks and the problem disappeared. __________________ 2003 2500HD Duramax CC LongBed 4x4 Falken Rocky Mountain ATS 265/75R16 (had: BFG AT KO 49,392 miles) DSB'd: 2000 F250 Powerstroke ExtendedCab Shorty 4x4.

11-23-2012, 06:54 AM	eBay Motors #5 (permalink)
Gregaz Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 26	Where are the relays located? __________________ 2004 2500HD SLT LB7 CCLB 4x4, leveling kit

11-23-2012, 02:32 PM	eBay Motors #7 (permalink)
Gregaz Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 26	Thanks __________________ 2004 2500HD SLT LB7 CCLB 4x4, leveling kit

12-05-2012, 08:49 PM	eBay Motors #8 (permalink)
Adnjohn Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 4	Positive what the offer is. We've had my personal panel off to mend a shake and checked out the procedure out, but doesn't look like anything really should keep it from functioning. __________________ Chicago Locks

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