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Driver's side door lock does not respond to the remote nor power door switch?

First thing would be to check that there is power actually getting to the switch and then that there is power getting to the actuator...it is built into the latch so the only way to replace it is to change the door latch!!!!

First remove the door panel. There are 2 small sccrews in the cover on the interior door handle. Remove the screws. Slide the door handle toward the front and out of the door panel. Remove the door opener linkage rod from the plastic clip on the handle.



Then , pull up on the window switch panel, remove it and unplug the window switch. Remove the large screw under the switch panel, then the other large screw from the bottom side armrest.



Using a flat wide tool, pry the panel away from the door. You can feel and hear the clips coming loose.



Peel away the plastic from the rear of the door from top to bottom about halfway to the front. Remove the 10mm bolt and the spacer for the rear window run. Unplug the 2 connectors from the actuator. Remove the linkage rod from the white plastic clip on the door lock knob lever.



Remove the white plastic cover from behind the actuator. Take out the three screws from the door latch.



Take the handle linkage rod from the black plastic retainer, slide the assembly down until the rod can clear the window run. Finagle the assembly out of the door.







Pay close attention to how the pieces fit together on the child safety lock. This is the white plastic portion on the back of theh latch. Draw a picture if you need to, because it is difficukt to explain.



Remove the screw in the metal plate, unhook the 2 locking tabs on the sides of the actuator, and pry it off the latch with a small screwdriver.





I'll try to check back on this often, so if you get stuck let me know. I just did one of these on Saturday, so it is still fresh in my mind.

I just replaces the left rear and driver's door actuators in my 2003 pilot.. What is odd is that I tested the door locks after putting each one in and the switches worked as expected..

But....
Now If I put in the key and turn the ACC or start the car, NONE of the power windows are working. Seems I have solved one problem and created a new one.. I have no idea where to look now..