One door in my Swift doesn’t lock when I drive – is it an actuator o r sensor issue?

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One door in my Swift doesn’t lock when I drive – is it an actuator o r sensor issue?

I’ve noticed that when I start driving my 2019 Suzuki Swift, all doors lock automatically except for the front passenger door. This has been happening for a few weeks now. Is the actuator failing, o r is there a sensor not detecting the door properly?

Gari Specialist asked on 08 May 2025 12:09:24 pm

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Gari Master - on 08 May 2025 17:59:28 pm

If one door on your Suzuki Swift doesn’t lock automatically when you drive, its most likely an issue with the door lock actuator, though a faulty sensor o r wiring issue can also be involved.

Here’s how to narrow it down:

🔍 1. Door Lock Actuator – Most Common Cause
The actuator is the motorized part inside the door that physically moves the lock mechanism.

If only one door is affected and it doesn’t respond to central locking o r auto-locking when driving, that actuator is probably failing o r dead.

You may also notice:

A clicking noise when trying to lock.

The door locks manually, but not electronically.

2. Door Position Sensor Less Common
If the car thinks the door is open, it may skip auto-locking for that door o r trigger a warning light.

This sensor is usually in the door latch.

Signs:

Dome light stays on when door is closed.

“Door open” indicator stays lit.
3. Wiring o r Connector Issues
Damaged wiring between the car body and the door in the rubber boot can interrupt power to the actuator.

Wiggle the wiring gently—if the lock works intermittently, it may be a wiring fault.

What to Do Next
Try manual central locking o r the remote. If the door still doesn’t lock: actuator is likely dead.

Check dome light behavior – if it stays on o r flickers, suspect the sensor.

Listen for sounds from the door when locking. No sound = actuator issue. Weak noise = its trying but failing.

Test voltage at the actuator plug if youre comfortable with DIY and have a multimeter.