Problem is the drivers door lock actuator need to remove the drivers door panel then the latch to replace the drivers door lock actuator.
How to fix power door lock honda civic.
Turn off auto lock.
Install the white plastic cover back onto the lock and actuator assembly by securing it with the two other screws you removed previously.
Turn the ignition to on ii.
These wire harnesses run though the interior cabin floor and connect to the under dash fuse box.
Place the lock and actuator assembly with the cables attached back into the door.
To have this done is about 200 parts and labor.
Simple troubleshooting of power door locks on a 1998 honda civic.
Attach the plastic door lock actuator back onto the assembly with two screws.
In this video i show how to remove the door lock actuator in the passenger door of a 2003 honda civic ex coupe.
This was on a 98 honda civic found broken wires and a bad plug by the drivers side kick panel.
Open the driver s door and put the shifter in park.
Within five seconds turn the ignition to the lock position.
This same process will work on other honda models as they are very similar.
Program driver s door to unlock when you shift into park.
Step 1 collect the wire harnesses from a donor honda civic ex or si 1996 2000 with power doors locate the wire harnesses in the driver s and passenger s side foot wells.
Clean and reconnect the actuator.