Several types of door lock problems have been identified across the mercedes line but with identifiable solutions including some you can handle yourself.
W210 door lock problem.
On those models the door lock actuators may fail causing the door lock to bounce up and down several times.
Eventually leading to leaks that will typically prevent one door from locking while the others lock with no problem.
When they fail it can lead to problems locking one or more door.
These include window motor replacement.
Diagnosing the problem begins with isolating the exact source of the issue or the exact part of the vacuum door locking system that needs repair or attention.
The one door can still be locked manually by.
These cars use a vacuum operated system to lock and unlock the doors.
A likely problem is the lock cy.
This video shows how to fix the problem when your mercedes key turns in your door lock but does not lock or unlock your car.
In this article we will go over what is involved with replacing the door lock actuators on the w210 mercedes.
If all of the locks on your mercedes fail to open or close first check your key fob to make certain that its battery is working.
Every door lock in your vehicle operates with an actuator.
You will need to remove the panel to do any number of repairs inside the door.
Replace the worn out battery if necessary.
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First you can replace the door lock actuator which can cost from 150 to 450 depending on if you try to fix it yourself or have the dealer fix the problem.