Is removal of the rear door panels as easy?

Kevin

 

Thanks for this information!!! Mine just did the EXACT same thing today when I got out of my truck at work. It locked as normal. When I came back to it, I tried to unlock it with the key fob and all the other 3 door unlocked fine but the driver door lock wouldn't move. I had to reach over and open it from the inside. Tried the key. Wouldn't work. Tried the key fob several more times. Nothing. Tried the key again while pulling on the interior door handle....could feel the key turning or attempting to turn it, but it still wouldn't unlock. Sounds like my solenoid is out too. I will get a new one Friday and play with it some Saturday at our N. Texas DTR get together or pay Big Blue in beer to help me with it.

 

Same here, solenoid froze. The key would turn, with some pressure, and then pop back locked. Solenoid replaced(under warranty) and problem solved.

 

Man! Where R U guys getting these door lock assemblies for $40 bucks? And just what is the part number? My 1999 2500 passenger side lock went out and 2 dealers in my area want $150 plus!!!

I told them to frame it and hang it on the wall cause it sure aint going in MY truck! !Q@#$$^& CROOKS!!!

I need a REASONABLE fix for this thing! Thanks!

 

Most likley a drivers door actuator. Test for voltage at the motor when you hit the switch or fob, if you have voltage the motor is bad.

 

I have replaced one front and one rear on mine. They both take about the same amount of time and are relatively easy to do. The passenger rear was the first I replaced and it took me approximately 45 minutes. The driver side front took me 25-30 minutes after gaining experience on the first one. One thing nobody has mentioned is to loosen one of the torx screws that holds the window channel in place, remove the other and slide the channel out of the way. It makes the job go much easier. Date of invoice, part numbers and pricing as follows:
02/23/07 55276794-AD Latch rear door, List 27.95, Net 20.94, Amount 20.94
06/14/07 55372851-AA Latch front door, List 35.85, Net 26.88, Amount 26.88
I purchased mine at the local Dodge dealer. The parts guy has always treated me well on the prices. He gives me wholesale prices. In fact one of the invoices is billed to T#1 Wholesale Cash and the other to Ken's Auto Outlet. Works for me! Even without any discount the latches are reasonably priced. They should be seeing how they are junk. The driver side front has already started to make a high pitched noise, the same as the other one did just before it failed. Hopefully it goes out before the 12 month 12,000 mile warranty runs out.

Now on to the next matter at hand. Moderator please move this thread to the 3rd Generation Non Drivetrain forum.

 

How do you get the actuator rod disconnected from the latch??? This is show stopper, dont want to force off and break. any help, greatly appreciated.

 

It is held in place by the plastic clip. You just pop the clip up and slide the rod out. When you get your new lock it will be easier to get an idea how the clip latches. By the way I had to purchase another actuator last fall and it ran me $90.00. So much for the good old days!

 

Jonesey, thanks for the tip. Took me a bit to figure out, but is easy
I paid close to a $100 for the electric latch at Folsom lake dodge in CALI

 

same problem here.....is there a new actuator in my future?

 

I had then same problem 3 doors would unlock one wouldn't, 1 window would not work. I took of the door panel and pull back the black coiling thing covering the wires and found 2 broken wires I repaired them then bought a new master control for 80 bucks off ebay and now my windows and doors all work

 

If you're broke as I am, anything over $5 is to much.. When mine did this this morning, I took the latch assembly out, and there are 2 screws that hold a cover in place on the latch itself. Pull out those 2 screws, pull off the cover, and remove the WHITE gear assembly. It's connected to the electric actuator built into the assembly. Put it back together, and BAM!! Instant working door latch(minus the electric opening/locking). Key and inside door lock will work like nothing ever happened...