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One door lock in my Vibe is acting up. This started soon after I activated the child-safety lock for the first time, but I don't know for sure whether that was the trigger for the problem.

vibe rear door lock

The problem: The lock is no longer affected by the remote. The door otherwise functions almost normally. I can open from the outside. I can open from the inside, but only if the child safety lock is not activated. The remote door lock locks the three other doors (plus hatch) just fine, but does not lock or unlock that rear door.

Occasionally, the lock is sometimes stuck and refuses to be moved manually (I am avoiding forcing it).

Have you fixed something like this on either a Pontiac Vibe or a Toyota Matrix?

Calaf
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It sounds like either the solenoid that activates the lock has failed, or the linkage connecting them has come adrift, or there is a problem with the wiring going to the solenoid - the solenoid failing is usually the most common of these.

You'll probably have to remove the door trim (either get a manual or look on youtube for a guide), in order to get access to the solenoid. Unfortunately they're often still awkward to get to, as the crash structure of the door gets in the way...

If it's a dislodged linkage that should be obvious straight away - a failed solenoid will probably look fine from the outside, but simply not work.

Nick C
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