Door won't unlock

[philbert1998]

The passenger door lock won't activate using the key fob.All other doors work fine.Is there something that has been disconnected?Is it a simple fix ? I'm sure the dealer will charge an arm & leg for repair.Also,why is there no way to use the key to lock/unlock this vehicle ?

[philipa_240sx]

Welcome to the NiCOclub Rogue forums philbert1998!

The passenger door lock won't activate using the key fob.All other doors work fine.Is there something that has been disconnected?Is it a simple fix ?

It's either a failed power door lock actuator, an issue with the lock mechanism or the wiring. Getting inside the door to look at it isn't simple as the entire power window assembly must be removed to get at it. I would let the dealer look at it.

BTW, did you have the door handle TSB done yet?

NTB09112 - CP 2008 - 2009 Rogue; Steering Gear - Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign

On some 2008 - 2009 Rogue vehicles, the steering gear housing cover screw may have been manufactured incorrectly. Over time, the screw may gradually loosen, and could possibly fall out. To correct this issue, Nissan is conducting this Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign to confirm the steering gear housing cover screw is tight, and also install a "lock plate" to prevent the screw from possibly coming out of the steering gear housing. See this bulletin for further detail.

Also,why is there no way to use the key to lock/unlock this vehicle ?

My Rogue has a key slot/lock on the drivers side door. 2 weeks ago my keyfob battery died... I used the key to unlock the car.

Many cars with power door locks have gone to a single mechanical key/lock on the drivers side door only. It's very common nowadays.

[philbert1998]

I just got the Rogue recently so I haven't had any TSB's done & I don't know if any were done by the previous owner.I'll have to have the service records checked to find out.The TSB for the door handles,does that require any disassembly of the door?If so maybe that led to the power lock failure or can contribute to its repair.Thanx for the reply.

[philipa_240sx]

I just got the Rogue recently so I haven't had any TSB's done & I don't know if any were done by the previous owner.I'll have to have the service records checked to find out.

The dealer can scan Nissan's database based on your Rogue's VIN number to determine if the TSB was applied.

The TSB for the door handles,does that require any disassembly of the door?If so maybe that led to the power lock failure or can contribute to its repair.Thanx for the reply.

I don't have the TSB, but I believe dis-assembly of the door is required.

[philbert1998]

I'm going to the dealer tomorrow to check on the status of any TSB's for this vehicle.I'd like to have all of them applied that haven't been done.Hopefully the dealer will be savy enough to get this done without any hassel.

[robf70837]

This vehicle doesn't seem to handle cold very well.

First the gas gauge goes all funky at temperatures below 40 degrees F.

The steering wheel creaks with every revolution at temperatture below 10 degrees F.

Now this morning (5 degrees F), my driver's door would not close until I toggled the door lock. Now it won't open at all from inside or outside.

[philbert1998]

I haven't had any cold weather problems just the door lock not working.The dealer said it may be the actuator but I think it is a loose wire because I listened with a stethascope & there is no sound coming from inside the door.I'm not paying the stealership to fix a loose wire.I'll do it myself.It's not that big a deal to get the door trim panel off.

[philipa_240sx]

It's not that big a deal to get the door trim panel off.

The door trim panel isn't the issue. It's removing the power window assembly to get at the wiring and actuator. The Rogue has a power window setup that is completely different from other Nissan's I have worked on. It's a huge panel that covers the entire door opening. Be careful removing it... and if you fail to line it up correctly when re-installing you will have power window issues.

Please refer to the service manuals here:

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Rogue/2008/

Refer to DLK (door and lock) and PWC (power window control)

Also read this step-by-step here (with photos):

post3429424.html

[philbert1998]

Thanks for the heads up on the removal.I probably won't tackle the whole disassembly.I've done many in the past but not on a Nissan.BTW I checked & all recalls have been taken care of on this vehicle. Thanks again

[harryg]

This vehicle doesn't seem to handle cold very well.

First the gas gauge goes all funky at temperatures below 40 degrees F.

The steering wheel creaks with every revolution at temperatture below 10 degrees F.

Now this morning (5 degrees F), my driver's door would not close until I toggled the door lock. Now it won't open at all from inside or outside.

The creaky steering wheel has happened to others including myself...my dealer replaced the clock spring under warranty and it hasn't appeared since, but there are some others that are still having the issue, even though the dealer has replaced numerous steering items several times
here:
creaking-steeering-wheel-t427284.html

[philbert1998]

Welcome to the NiCOclub Rogue forums philbert1998!

The passenger door lock won't activate using the key fob.All other doors work fine.Is there something that has been disconnected?Is it a simple fix ?

It's either a failed power door lock actuator, an issue with the lock mechanism or the wiring. Getting inside the door to look at it isn't simple as the entire power window assembly must be removed to get at it. I would let the dealer look at it.

BTW, did you have the door handle TSB done yet?

NTB09112 - CP 2008 - 2009 Rogue; Steering Gear - Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign

On some 2008 - 2009 Rogue vehicles, the steering gear housing cover screw may have been manufactured incorrectly. Over time, the screw may gradually loosen, and could possibly fall out. To correct this issue, Nissan is conducting this Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign to confirm the steering gear housing cover screw is tight, and also install a "lock plate" to prevent the screw from possibly coming out of the steering gear housing. See this bulletin for further detail.

Also,why is there no way to use the key to lock/unlock this vehicle ?

My Rogue has a key slot/lock on the drivers side door. 2 weeks ago my keyfob battery died... I used the key to unlock the car.

Many cars with power door locks have gone to a single mechanical key/lock on the drivers side door only. It's very common nowadays.

UPDATE: I'll be the first to admit when I'm wrong.I've worked on several types of vehicle doors & locks.It's been a while but I didn't think they had changed much.WAS I WRONG!I took the passenger door apart to investigate the failed power lock.Seeing that it would involve more than I wanted to do I put it together only to find that the cables were misaligned and the window wouldn't go up.After several hours of frustration I gave up & called the dealer to fix my mistake.It will only cost about $200 to fix the lock and reassemble the door.Dumbass me.I'm done repairing something I'm not supposed to.I should have listened but oh no,I can do it and save some money.YEAH RIGHT.

[rayjgold]

Im currently having the same issue with the automatic door locking mechanism. The strange thing is it use to happen with my driver side door, and the issue resolved on its own. Now it is happening to the rear driver side door. I was going to try to wait it out....but i think i will take it in to the dealership and hope it doesn't cost too much to fix.

I thought i was technical enough to open it up and see if there was a loose wire myself, but after reading this thread, I decided against it!

Rogue 2011

[casperfun]

Long story short.

The rear passenger door behind the driver would not open from the inside or outside.

The Dealership was charging me nearly $600 to replace the door actuator. ( Even though they did not take apart anything after 1 hour or so it seems)

Moreover, they did not even charge me the usual diagnostic fee. Hmmmm.

I took apart door myself, found the broken cable and Macgyver-ed something up.

The Actuator was never broken.

Saved $600.

Boo-yah!

[casperfun]

Come on...$600 to open my door?

[Ozzimotosan]

I have a 2010 Nissan Rogue SL AWD. Twice the drivers door would not close, and then to today it would not open. Both times I had locked it to keep it close. Finally to open it, I pressed the black button on the door handle while using the key. The door opened right up, and is working fine now. Haven't found out what that button is for yet, but I'll be looking it up in the manual when I have time.

[darylzero]

I have a 2010 Nissan Rogue SL AWD. Twice the drivers door would not close, and then to today it would not open. Both times I had locked it to keep it close. Finally to open it, I pressed the black button on the door handle while using the key. The door opened right up, and is working fine now. Haven't found out what that button is for yet, but I'll be looking it up in the manual when I have time.

This is exactly what happened to me. 0 degrees in Chicago right now.