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1997 Honda Accord Repair Question


Topics covered: Door, Door lock, Door panel.
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Asked on January 13, 2006

1997 Honda Accord Door Locks

I just bought a used 1997 accord, and none of the power door locks work, When I push the lock button, you can hear the lock motors in all the door work, but the lock won't budge. I was wonder what this might be, would it be the actuator since they are all not working?
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Replied on January 24, 2006

Does it have an after-market alarm? If it does remove the door lock part of it

Tiny Answered by 2CarPros Jack (expert)
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Replied on February 12, 2006

It doesn't have an aftermarket alarm, I can hear all the motor working, and every once in awhile the drivers door will work, like 1/100 times. Very strange.

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Replied on March 1, 2006

My power door locks still aren't working, I can hear all the moters when I push either the drivers power door lock, or the passenger side switch. I have removed rear passenger door panel, and I think i'm going to try install a new actuator back there. Could all my actuators are out? I took it to a mechanic that has the reputation of having a lot of experience. He said that it had to be all the actuators because if it was a switch/relay, no power would get to any of the doors. Any advance knowledge>?

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Replied on March 2, 2006

I have not had that bad experience but my Ford Excursion had them all go out, one right after the other. I would do as you are and try to put in one and see what happens. It must be the actuator.

Tiny Answered by Bruce Hunt (expert)
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