Drivers side door wont unlock except when opened from inside

My drivers side door wont unlock with the remote control or when I put the
key in but will unlock when I open it from teh inside. Has anyone had this
problem before and know the cheapest fix for it?

2000XLT
73k mi

Oops,

Didn't know I was sending it annonimus. You may reply to this email
address.

"annonymous" > wrote in message
...
> My drivers side door wont unlock with the remote control or when I put the
> key in but will unlock when I open it from teh inside. Has anyone had
> this problem before and know the cheapest fix for it?
>
> 2000XLT
> 73k mi
>

Before you get too deep in replacing parts,check my previous post on
"Electric Door locks Blow Fuses" .
The problem and fix was the manual door mechanism was binding! First; take
the door lock button "off" and then try the electric remote and the "fob".
If the lock/unlock function works ,simply replace the plastic lock button
with a longer aftermarket one. If that doesn't work you may have to pull the
door panel and check for a "binding " mechanism (I had to and it's a simple
process). Make sure you don't break the attaching plastic clips. Use an
upholstery tool "if you can get one" (they are cheap). Then troubleshoot for
binding with the panel off. May not be your problem,however, mine was
binding so bad that the unlock mechanism was placing a load on the door
locks so tightly that it caused the fuse (#18) to constantly blow!
BTW: for those that read the previous post. No one used a "slim jim" as I
suspected! :>)
Bill
"Anastazi" > wrote in message
...
> "annonymous" >
> T:
>
>> My drivers side door wont unlock with the remote control or when I put
>> the key in but will unlock when I open it from teh inside. Has anyone
>> had this problem before and know the cheapest fix for it?
>>
>> 2000XLT
>> 73k mi
>>
>>
>
> When I first bought my exploder, that was one of the first problems I had
> to
> fix.
> I had to go to Autozone and buy a replcement 4 button sending unit, the
> one
> on your armrest for about $30.00.
> That fixed it.
>
> Very easy to change. Two tabs, pull up, use little screwdriver to hold
> tabs
> away so you don't break the, unplug wiring harness, plug in new new and
> voila.
>
> Door handles and auto window sending units. A common problem.
>
> msm