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Walter Miller Posted on Mar 05, 2014

Every time I lock the door, either with the key fob, the keythe door lock, or when it locks manually, it makes a loud screaching noise.

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For the 2001 PT Crusier with squeaky lock: Sounds like metal on metal - maybe some oxidation. Try lubing the lock by squirting some liquid graphite or silicone spray lubricant in it (available at most Walmarts, Lowes, or car parts stores) and working the key in and out, lock-unlock several times to get it lubricated. Then try lubricating the lock knob and working it up and down. If that doesn't solve it, get a you-tube video that shows you how to easily remove the door panel and have a closer look. (Door panel typically has two screws under the arm rest, and then it has plastic "snaps" around the edges. Careful getting it started so as not to break any. Use a putty knife to get you started at the bottm edge. Good Luck!

  • Pt man Mar 07, 2014

    I agree with John on this one. It sounds like some lube should do the trick

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  • Posted on Oct 16, 2008

SOURCE: key fob will not undo

If you don't have one that works for the vehicle now, you'll have to take it to your local dealer to have it programmed to the vehicle. Some will charge for this, some will do it at no charge.

If you do have a remote that is programmed and working for the vehicle, then the following steps will allow you to program another remote:

1. Enter vehicle and close all doors.

2. Put seatbelt on (or clip it into the buckle) to shut the warning buzzer off.

3. Put key in ignition, turn to run position but don't start it.

4. Press and hold the unlock button on the working key fob and hold for 4 seconds, then also press the panic button.

5. Release both buttons and you should hear a single chime to indicate it is in program mode. You have 30 seconds after the chime to program any additional remotes you want to program.

6. Press and release both the unlock and lock buttons simultaneously on the remote you are programming. You should hear another single chime.

7. Within 4 seconds after hearing the chime, press either lock or unlock button on remote that you are programming.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 20, 2008

SOURCE: i have a grand voyager

dont go through all the hassles of removing the door trim just take the terminal off the battery for about a minute then reconect again worked on mine good luck

jecollinsii

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  • Posted on May 25, 2009

SOURCE: key fob does not unlock the doors

remove the keyring from the fob open it and replace the watch battery in it

Robert Debison

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  • Posted on Jun 12, 2009

SOURCE: 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager. Central locking

the body control module may need a software update..check with your local dealer

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 20, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 Chrysler Sebring LX sedan power locks

It is a long shot, but I took my door skins off a while back to access the speakers, and when I put the door skins back on my doors wouldn't lock. It was just a dirty contact switch. I took my driver side door skin back off, cleaned both metal surfaces with a rag and it fixed the problem. I believe the switch is on the back of your lock button, it's a thin piece of metal that looks like a pen clip.

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