2013 Nissan AK13 Driver Door Won't Lock with Keyless Entry

Your driver door lock actuator is the most likely culprit here. It’s common for the actuator to fail or get stuck, causing the door not to lock remotely while the other doors still respond. The #2 possibility is a wiring or connector issue to that actuator, especially if the door lock switch inside the driver door is faulty or stuck.

Most likely culprits

• Driver door lock actuator failure — actuator motor or gears worn out, preventing lock signal from engaging.
• Driver door lock wiring or connector issue — damaged wiring or corrosion causing intermittent or no power to actuator.
• Driver door lock switch malfunction — internal switch stuck or shorted, blocking actuator operation.

How to narrow it down

1. Try locking/unlocking with the keyless remote multiple times and listen closely at the driver door. If no sound or movement, actuator likely dead.
2. Manually operate the driver door lock switch inside the door. If it doesn’t lock/unlock the door, suspect switch or actuator.
3. Check if other doors lock/unlock normally with the remote. If yes, problem isolated to driver door actuator or wiring.
4. Remove the driver door panel and inspect wiring connectors for corrosion, loose pins, or damage.
5. Apply 12V directly to the actuator motor terminals (if accessible) to see if it moves. No movement confirms actuator failure.
6. Scan the body control module (BCM) or door module for door lock related codes if you have a compatible scan tool.

Possible parts (if needed)

• Driver door lock actuator
• Driver door lock switch (if switch tests bad)
• Wiring harness repair or connector replacement (if wiring damaged)

A few questions

• Does the driver door unlock normally with the remote, or is it just locking that fails?
• Do you hear any noise or motor movement inside the driver door when locking with the remote?
• Has the driver door panel ever been removed or worked on recently?