Eugene, Oregon Door, Window, and Convenience Features Repair

Power windows and power door locks have been a staple of luxury vehicle design since the 1950s, though they existed in one form or another as early as the last decade of the 19th century. Nowadays, it’s hard to find a vehicle offered without power windows or power door locks. Today’s drivers rely on these features to improve and streamline their driving experience. It is not hard to imagine a driver in the near future looking at a manual door roller with bewilderment, wondering what exactly such a thing was for and how to use it. Thanks to the ubiquity of these features, almost all drivers have adopted them as second nature. And, just when you thought auto makers could not pack more convenience into their vehicles, remote-unlocking using an RFID key fob has become almost as common as power locks themselves.

This is all well and good, except when these features fail. When your power locks fail, it can be a really big problem. Being locked out of a car with a physical key is one thing; being locked out of a car with a remote fob is entirely another. A skilled locksmith can open a keyed door with ease; vehicles equipped with remote fobs often have an electronic interlock that will prevent the vehicle from starting even if one manages to get inside.

The causes of power door lock failure are manifold. The most common is parts fatigue from constant use. Chances are, you will lock and unlock your car’s doors several times a day. Over years and years, this puts strain on every part involved in the process: buttons, motors, and increasingly, electronic transmitters and receivers, can all fail due to day-to-day use. Auto makers warranty their vehicles for this very reason, but once a vehicle is off warranty, it is up to the car owner to make sure theses systems are maintained and in good working order. The first symptoms of power lock failure include delays in operation as well as button looseness, or buttons requiring multiple pushes to activate. As soon as you see the first signs of power lock failure, it’s time to get in touch with Jackson’s Auto Repair. Because these components are all interlinked, it is vitally important to address any issues as soon as they crop up. If you let these issues continue to worsen, you stand to damage even more components in a chain reaction of failure. What might have been a simple,cheap fix to start can develop into something much worse. When it comes to power locks, this can present a real problem: we rely on our vehicles to get to work, run the kids to school and sports and extracurricular activities, and to provide us with the simple joy of driving. All these things can be derailed when you cannot open your doors or lock them after you have. Let Jackson’s take a look the minute you notice a power lock issue.