Subaru Outback Door Lock Problem

Subaru has released a couple of technical service bulletins tsbs regarding the problem such as 15 199 16r which say to reprogram the unit.

Subaru outback door lock problem. My guess is car is correctly receiving the signal but the actuator in the door lock isn t working. Compare subaru outback complaints problems worst model years. As to what is wrong it s either the remote fob or the car. One thing you could look at is near the hinges of the door there should be a wiring harness from the chassis to the door interior.

In many cases this doesn t seem to solve the issue though and replacement of the entire infotainment assembly is necessary. Like the power door lock switch the power door lock actuator can malfunction due to the large amount of use that it gets. That is pretty certain. Flat blade screw.

There are 956 complaints on file for the subaru outback. If playback doesn t begin shortly try restarting your device. 2011 subaru outback door lock issues lock actuator or wire connection. The rack and pinion are able to convert the rotational motion of the motor to a vertical motion which locks and unlocks the doors.

Unhook the switch from the power door lock wiring harness connector by hand. Pry the subaru s door lock switch out of the door using a trim tool. When the actuator gets the signal from the power door lock switch a small motor turns the gears.