My mother closed front passenger door on seatbelt and depressed white plastic lock mechanism.. Now LOCKED OPEN and the locking mechanism just makes clicking sound but nothing happens. Out of stupid curiosity I went to driver side front door to compare white plastic pieces and lightly pushed on same matching white piece. NOW BOTH FRONT DOORS are in locked open position and unable to close. DESIGN FLAW.. you should not be able to lightly push on any piece and break both doors.
SOURCE: 1996 Honda Civic Coupe Manual Doorl locks not working
The driver door can not be locked with the door open on all Hondas. It's a feature to prevent people from locking the door and leaving the keys in the car. You can however slightly pull the door release lever open, and it will allow you to lock the door, so this isn't something you have to fix, it's the way the car was designed. The door locks may have been replaced at some time before you purchased the car, and that may be why the keys don't work. I would check with a locksmith to see what they would charge to make up a key, and also check with a Honda dealer about getting a replacement key. If you show proof of ownership (registration, title, etc) the can provide a key by using the cars vin to cut a new one. Of course, if someone changed the lock cylinders the key won't work. Check what the dealer would charge for a key (from what I've heard, they usually don't charge much, unless it's the key with a chip in it), then the locksmith. Your last option would be to change the lock cylinders yourself, but the cost of the parts, then pulling the door panels off would probably be my last choice to fix them. Good luck, and let me know the outcome!
SOURCE: Drivers Door Lock Problem
You will probably need to replace the power door lock actuator.
Here's a link to one similar to yours.
http://autorepair.about.com/library/a/1g/bl467g.htm
You can probably get a used one from a salvage yard.
Try this site to find one near you:
http://car-part.com
If you need more help post a comment.
Tim
SOURCE: the driver side door does not unlock - can only (central locking)
Hi:
It is extremely difficult to remove the door panel with the door closed. You mentioned that you can unlock the door with a key, so does the door still open and close once unlocked? You most likely just need to replace the power door lock solenoid, as when they fail, they usually sieze up, and make manual lock unlocking difficult.
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These wiring diagrams may be helpful. The relays expecially may help solve this issue. As you can see, these relays are also controled by the ETACS module (Remote Keyless Entry).
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try pulling at bit on the plastic part while pulling on the handle. I f you can get a pen behind the plastic piece you can get a better grip.
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