Driver side door will not unlock?

Tiny
AMERICA12
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  • 2004 KIA OPTIMA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 105,000 MILES
Drive rside door will not unlock you have to play with the lock by locking and unlocking the door from the outside til it opens and also when starting the car in the morning it rattles a little than runs fine
Saturday, January 10th, 2009 AT 6:44 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

It sounds like an issue with the door lock actuator for that door.
It is likely getting weak, that is why you will have to try a few times before it works.

In order to replace the actuator you will have to remove the inner door panel.
To remove that panel you will have to take off few screws and several plastic fasteners.

Here is a helpful article:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/door-panel-removal

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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Sunday, September 19th, 2021 AT 9:56 PM

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