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  • October 30, 2012 at 12:06 pm #472736
    Trainguy058Trainguy058
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      Does anyone know where the remote lock receiver(s) are located on a 2001 Accord EX? Even with a new battery installed, my fob has gone flaky. Unlock is ok, but remote lock is marginal at best. Maybe the fob lock switch is just plain worn out after 12 years? TIA

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    • October 30, 2012 at 12:33 pm #472746
      CharlesCharles
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        Should be under the dash on the drivers side. Not a Honda man but here is a picture.

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        October 31, 2012 at 1:55 am #472887
        EricTheCarGuy 1EricTheCarGuy
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          I would not suspect the receiver right off. In fact if one of the actuators is having a problem it can cause intermittent operation of the door locks. In fact door lock actuator failures on Honda’s are quite common.

          October 31, 2012 at 2:16 am #472905
          Trainguy058Trainguy058
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            Interesting. I hadn’t thought about the actuators as possible culprits. Those are basically small DC motors or solenoids, right? Any way to determine which one(s) might be flaking out?

            October 31, 2012 at 2:35 am #472928
            EricTheCarGuy 1EricTheCarGuy
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              Unplug the drivers one and then recheck for the issue, if it goes away replace it. That’s the most common one which is why I suggested starting there, try the passenger side next.

              October 31, 2012 at 1:38 pm #473018
              Trainguy058Trainguy058
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                Last night, I took the key fob apart and cleaned the switch contacts with 1000 grit sandpaper. There was a fair amount of oxidation on the “clicker” switch actuator. Cleaning seemed to help immensely. At least now I’ve got some lock/unlock activation range back. For now, I’m giving this problem a green light for being solved. Of course, that assumes that I know how to turn on the green light :whistle:

                November 3, 2012 at 12:54 am #473643
                EricTheCarGuy 1EricTheCarGuy
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                  Awesome, that was an even easier fix than I anticipated. Thanks for the update and for using the ETCG forum.

                  November 3, 2012 at 1:18 am #473662
                  college mancollege man
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                    Thanks for the update and the fix.;)

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