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  1. #1 Randomly wont lock the doors 
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    I have an 08 GXP and at first it was just the driver side door that wouldnt lock but now it seems all of the door randomly wont lock. Sometimes the alarm arms, sometimes it doesnt.

    Anyone else have this issue? Car is under warranty.
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    just take it in
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jteske88 View Post
    just take it in
    I know I should was just seeing if anyone had the same issue before. That way I can suggest it to the tech so he doesnt take the whole day trying to figure it out.
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    they wont listen to you anyway, i would say look for lose connectio in drivers door switches
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jteske88 View Post
    they wont listen to you anyway, i would say look for lose connectio in drivers door switches
    well when i took it in before they said it was the driver door actuator that needed replaced, so they were gonna order it. i havent been back to that dealership in awhile but i dont think they did order it. Its more than just the drivers door and its random, does it all connect on the driver side or somethin?
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    there is power that runs through the main switch this is located in drivers door
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    I have a similar issue in my girls 06 base model. I changed the battery and since then its like the car doesn't want to listen to the keyless remote. The doors will lock with the switch inside but when I try to unlock with the remote I have to hold the button forever for it to work. And it sees to work better when I'm farther away than up close. Haven't figured out why though.
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    I'll have to pull the switch panel out and check, cause its not even locking when i press the lock button, i have to manually press the posts down.


    Quote Originally Posted by Swiggles View Post
    I have a similar issue in my girls 06 base model. I changed the battery and since then its like the car doesn't want to listen to the keyless remote. The doors will lock with the switch inside but when I try to unlock with the remote I have to hold the button forever for it to work. And it sees to work better when I'm farther away than up close. Haven't figured out why though.
    That's probably just the battery in the remote. Stupid GM remotes, the solder is weak around the battery holder. I've heard many many times of this happening.
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    Now it seems like only the driver side door lol.
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    just the driver door wont unlock now? you have a meter to see if you get current through the switch?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jteske88 View Post
    just the driver door wont unlock now? you have a meter to see if you get current through the switch?
    well it unlocks it just wont lock. idk if its an actuator or what. i don't have a meter. im tempted to just take it in next oil change to GM.
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    sirricealot,

    I'm sorry you are experiencing this issue. It may be actuator related. I have searched my resources, and there are currently no known issues at this time.

    I encourage you to have the vehicle inspected for an official diagnosis.

    Please keep us posted. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact me privately.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GMCustomerService View Post
    sirricealot,

    I'm sorry you are experiencing this issue. It may be actuator related. I have searched my resources, and there are currently no known issues at this time.

    I encourage you to have the vehicle inspected for an official diagnosis.

    Please keep us posted. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact me privately.

    Louis
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    Wow an actual GM Customer Service Member. Awesome. Yeah I'll have it looked at as soon as i can. Thanks
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    My dealership got back to me, somehow the repair order slipped through the cracks. They went ahead and ordered the driver actuator on Friday, but I wont be in that area at least for a few more weeks to have it put in.
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    sirricealot,

    I am happy to hear that it was finally ordered. Keep us posted.

    If you need additional assistance, please feel free to contact me privately.

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