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Car Door Lock Relay Replacement Service

How much does a Car Door Lock Relay Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Buick Encore Car Door Lock Relay Replacement is $111 with $16 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2013 Buick EncoreL4-1.4L TurboService typeCar Door Lock Relay ReplacementEstimate$197.11Shop/Dealer Price$227.64 - $296.73
2017 Buick EncoreL4-1.4L TurboService typeCar Door Lock Relay ReplacementEstimate$177.11Shop/Dealer Price$207.66 - $276.76
2016 Buick EncoreL4-1.4L TurboService typeCar Door Lock Relay ReplacementEstimate$127.85Shop/Dealer Price$146.08 - $178.24
2018 Buick EncoreL4-1.4L TurboService typeCar Door Lock Relay ReplacementEstimate$177.11Shop/Dealer Price$207.64 - $276.72
2014 Buick EncoreL4-1.4L TurboService typeCar Door Lock Relay ReplacementEstimate$127.85Shop/Dealer Price$146.10 - $178.27
2015 Buick EncoreL4-1.4L TurboService typeCar Door Lock Relay ReplacementEstimate$127.85Shop/Dealer Price$146.08 - $178.24
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What is the Door Lock Relay all about?

Power door locks used to be a luxury feature on vehicles, but they've become so mainstream that nearly every vehicle is now equipped with them. The lock’s function is to make securing your vehicle, as well as passengers, simple and easy. Instead of reaching across the vehicle to lock or unlock the doors, it can be done by simply pressing a button. Pressing the button completes a circuit, enabling the lock actuator to receive power which activates the locking mechanism to the desired position. The circuit is routed through a door lock relay, which acts as a switch to direct the power to actuators on the door locks. When unlock is pressed, the door lock relay switches from a neutral position to activating a pulse of power to the unlock circuits on the actuators. When the lock button is pressed, a pulse of power is switched to the lock circuit of the actuator to lock the doors. When the relay for the door locks is not working properly or sticking, either the lock function, the unlock function, or both are inoperative.

Keep in mind:

  • When service is performed on any electrical system, the battery should be disconnected to prevent accidental damage or injury.
  • If the door lock relay needs to be replaced, it can be indicative of an underlying concern with the power door locks.
  • Some vehicles equipped with remote keyless entry will find the key fob operates the driver’s door lock even while the door lock relay is defective.

How it's done:

  • Test the operation of electric door locks.
  • Test the fuse for that circuit.
  • Test the relay.
  • Replace the faulty relay.
  • Test for proper operation of electric door locks.

Our recommendation:

If you are experiencing problems with your power door locks, have one of our expert technicians diagnose and repair the system. Relays and electrical systems can be complex, and a broken wire or door lock actuator problem can easily mimic the symptoms of a door lock relay and vice versa.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Door Lock Relay?

  • Power door locks don’t lock when you press the button, while the unlock feature works.
  • Neither the lock nor unlock functions work.

How important is this service?

Power door locks are a convenience feature on your vehicle. If the power locks aren’t working, you can use the key to unlock your door and the locks can be manually operated as well. Have the power door lock system repaired at your convenience.

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Shane

17 years of experience
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Shane
17 years of experience
Buick Encore L4-1.4L Turbo - Oil Change - Cedar Park, Texas
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Johnathon

9 years of experience
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Johnathon
9 years of experience
Buick Encore L4-1.4L Turbo - Oil Change - Fresno, California
Hes always on time very professional and he does great work .Thanks for keeping me on the road.

Lavell

28 years of experience
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Lavell
28 years of experience
Buick Encore L4-1.4L Turbo - Evaporation Vent Solenoid - Oakland, California
Level Up! Next level customer service and satisfaction! Outstanding! I am so happy my car is in perfect operating condition. Thank you so much for your attention to detail and professionalism. I will be scheduling all future repair or maintenance appointments with Lavell. I will refer Lavell to everyone In need of car services. 5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Robert

12 years of experience
125 reviews
Robert
12 years of experience
Buick Encore L4-1.4L Turbo - Front Crankshaft Seal Replacement - Silver Spring, Maryland
Robert is very skilled in auto repair I left before he completed the job but I have driven the vehicle after I will have more to say still this man showed up ready to work on my vehicle and clearly understand what to do and left he was well into the job I had no problem leaving because I know my vehicle was in good hands hey Robert thanks man much respect

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