Mercedes Benz W124 Driver Door Wont Lock

I have a 1995 e300d w124 which had a similar problem to that of the original post.

Mercedes benz w124 driver door wont lock.

Perhaps your mercedes locks work but they open and close slowly. You likely have a shorted door lock actuator which you can replace with a new unit for the lock that is not working. There is a part inside the latch that breaks. You likely have a shorted door lock actuator which you can replace with a new unit for the lock that is not working.

Finally on some of the later 123 models they used a white plastic part inside to control the door lock function. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. I replaced the vacuum element actuator which did not solve the problem. If a door unlocks but will not lock again then replace the door switch.

Secondly the latch mechanism can fail and the door will not stay shut. Perhaps your mercedes locks work but they open and close slowly. Apply wd 40 or equivalent product directly into the lock. Step by step tutorial w124 how to remove exterior front door handle on 1995 mercedes e320 e420 e500.

Opening the driver door while all the other doors were locked would set off the alarm. Open and close lock to recalibrate. Apply wd 40 or equivalent product directly into the lock. Open and close lock to recalibrate.

If a door unlocks but will not lock again then replace the door switch.