POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR BINDS OPER W/BUZZ OR ERRATICALLY. Pontiac Sunbird 1992

For 1990-2009 cars

# POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR BINDS OPER W/BUZZ OR ERRATICALLY

#### SUBJECT: POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY BINDS, OPERATES WITH BUZZING NOISE OR ERRATICALLY (REPLACE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY)

#### VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1991-92 "J" CAR: CHEVROLET CAVALIER, PONTIAC SUNBIRD

#### CONDITION:

---------- Some owners of 1991 and 1992 "J" models may experience one or more of the following conditions when operating the power door locks:

1. Difficulty manually locking or unlocking the left front or right front door using the key after operating the door locks electrically.

2. A buzzing noise or intermittent functioning of door lock actuators when activated electrically.

#### CAUSE:

------ 1. An internal clutch mechanism within the actuator assembly prevents normal operation after power to the actuator has stopped. This action requires a higher degree of effort to reset the clutch mechanism when manually operating the door lock.

2. Water intrusion into door lock actuator.

#### CORRECTION:

----------- Replace the affected door lock actuator for all models with:

Door Lock Actuator Kit - P/N 22138670

The correct procedure for replacing the door lock actuator can be found in the 1991 and 1992 "J" Car Service Manuals.

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labour Operation Number Description Labour Time ----------------------- ----------- ----------- N3214/N3215 Coupe 0.7 Hour Convertible 0.8 Hour Sedan/Wagon (Front) 0.6 Hour

N3224/N3225 Sedan/Wagon (Rear) 0.5 Hour

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