How do you fix a door lock?

Tiny
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The drivers side door will lock but not unlock with the key
Saturday, August 25th, 2012 AT 5:16 AM

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Tiny
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You need to check the door lock actuator. Removing the door panel is required.
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Saturday, August 25th, 2012 AT 5:26 AM
Tiny
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Thanks. Can that be fixed or do I need to replace?
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Saturday, August 25th, 2012 AT 7:18 AM
Tiny
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It is a 50/50 chance depending on what is wrong. It works one way, the actuator is not bad but it has other switches inside it and it could also be a bad wiring circuit.
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Saturday, August 25th, 2012 AT 7:23 AM

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