Driver side door lock won't turn with key

[Yukongk]

I always use the remote unlock to unlock my door, however I tried with the key and the key wouldn't turn at all (driver side door). Can anyone start me out on where I should be looking?

Thanks

 

[JochenWoern]

I always use the remote unlock to unlock my door, however I tried with the key and the key wouldn't turn at all (driver side door). Can anyone start me out on where I should be looking?

Thanks

Most likely a bad lock/cylinder. It might be broke inside and therefore it will no longer turn.

 

[YUKON1999]

both my front doors were almost that bad so i replaced the lock actuators and now good as new. they were 40$ a piece from car quest.

 

[chauncey0337]

First thing I'd do is take off the door panel and make sure the rod for the lock is connected properly.

 

[YUKON1999]

you can take the door vent off thats just below the door latch to look up in there without taking all the panel off but, if you gotta replace the lock actuator your gonna have to take it all apart

 

[Yukongk]

Thanks guys. I'll check it out. The lock was never used (always used the remote to unlock the door) so I doubt the actuator could have broke or seized. Since I can't turn the key at all, it makes sense that a rod is out of place.

 

[a4edwin]

Crazy mine is the same way key won't turn but the pass door and rear hatch work

 

[Yukongk]

Crazy mine is the same way key won't turn but the pass door and rear hatch work

If you go poking around, let me know how you make out. It is raining over here, so I have to wait.

 

[Mr.Jack]

I have the exactly same problem. My suspicion is that everything is rustet. I doubt the previous owner ever used these locks, and only the remote.
I am going to take a look at it, but let me know what you find out.

 

[a4edwin]

I never even bothered to fix it since I always use the remote

 

[Mr.Jack]

I never even bothered to fix it since I always use the remote

So what do you do if the remote quits working or the truck is without battery power?

 

[chauncey0337]

So what do you do if the remote quits working or the truck is without battery power?

I always have a spare key and fob at home.

 

[Mr.Jack]

Well, I want to have this sorted out. Hate that day if the battery is flat, and I am not able to open the doors.
Can not reach the battery either, since the hood can only be opened from inside.

 

[a4edwin]

My pass and hatch still work it's only my drivers side door that doesn't work