Tech - Frt Side Dr Remains Locked When Attempting to Unlock w/Key and/or RKE
| Subject: | Front Side Door Remains Locked When Attempting to Unlock with Key and/or Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter (RKE) (Replace Front Side Door O/S Handle Assembly) |
| Models: | 1999 Buick Park Avenue, Ultra |
| Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 648726 |
Condition
Some customers may comment that they can not open the front side door from inside or outside of the vehicle with either the key or the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (RKE).
Cause
This condition may be due to the side door outside handle bellcrank not returning to its normal position after being actuated to open the door.
Correction
Replace the existing side door outside handle assembly. Refer to the Doors sub-section in Body & Accessories of the Service Manual for replacement procedures. Improved side door outside handle assemblies are now available from GMSPO.
Parts Information
NEW P/N | DESCRIPTION | RPO | COLOR |
|---|---|---|---|
25699152 | RH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 16U | White Bright |
25699153 | LH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 16U | White Bright |
25699154 | RH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 28U | Navy Blue Met |
25699155 | LH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 28U | Navy Blue Met |
25699156 | RH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 38U | Caribe Green Met |
25699157 | LH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 38U | Caribe Green Met |
25699158 | RH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 41U | Black |
25699159 | LH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 41U | Black |
25699160 | RH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 51U | Toreador Red |
25699161 | LH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 51U | Toreador Red |
25699162 | RH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 53U | Lt Toreador Red Met |
25699163 | LH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 53U | Lt Toreador Red Met |
25699164 | RH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 60U | Goldfire Mist |
25699165 | LH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 60U | Goldfire Mist |
25699166 | RH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 78U | White Diamond Bright |
25699167 | LH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 78U | White Diamond Bright |
25699168 | RH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 83U | Antel Lt Met |
25699169 | LH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 83U | Antel Lt Met |
25699170 | RH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 12U | Galaxy Silver |
25699171 | LH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 12U | Galaxy Silver |
25699172 | RH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 55U | Med Blue Met |
25699173 | LH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 55U | Med Blue Met |
25699174 | RH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 76U | Dark Bronze Met |
25699175 | LH - Handle Asm, Front Side Door Outside | 76U | Dark Bronze Met |
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
B4120 | RH - Handle, Front Door O/S - Replace | 0.9 hr* |
B4121 | LH - Handle, Front Door O/S - Replace | 0.9 hr* |
*This time is updated from the current Labor Time Guide Book. The next update of the Labor Time Guide will contain this change. | ||
