GL Class (X164) 2007-2012: GL320CDI, GL420CDI, GL450, GL550

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Old Oct 14, 2019 | 09:25 AM
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Hi just wondering I have a gl450 2012 and my drivers side handle not responding to open or unlock the truck but the other door handles work any suggestions thanks. It’s the keyless entry
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Old Oct 14, 2019 | 01:26 PM
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Door handle most likely needs replacement. Happens on Keyless go vehicles all the time.
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Old Oct 15, 2019 | 09:16 AM
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Ok was hoping for an easier solution thanks
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Old Oct 15, 2019 | 06:23 PM
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Ok was hoping for an easier solution thanks
does your key fob still unlock the doors?
it may not be worth the hassle - I had keyless go but deleted it as keys would just grow legs and walk off.
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Old Oct 15, 2019 | 09:06 PM
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Yes the key fob still works it’s just the remote keyless entry on my driver side doesn’t always work
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Do you mean the Keyless Go does not work on the driver door? The feature where you touch the indented pad on the door handle? Does this feature work on all other doors? If this doesn’t work on the driver door, the door handle needs replaced.
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Old Oct 16, 2019 | 09:46 AM
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Yes the drivers side sometimes doesn’t work what’s the best way about going to change the door handle or maybe I’ll just deal with it any suggestions thanks
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Old Dec 16, 2020 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Pmanc
Yes the drivers side sometimes doesn’t work what’s the best way about going to change the door handle or maybe I’ll just deal with it any suggestions thanks
Hello,
Was this issue that you were having apply to both handles (front and rear) on the driver's side of the truck? If so were you able to resolve the issue?
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Old Dec 16, 2020 | 10:28 PM
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Hi it’s Just the driver side door handle that sometimes works or doesn’t work I just learn to live with it. It’s a cheaper solution lol
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If your driver side rear door does not get much use like the front, you can swap the handles. Certainly not a fix, but temporary relief till you replace the handle. I have the same problem and just reach to the rear to unlock/lock. I should have switched them in the summer as my rear doors aren't opened that often.
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My situation is a little different. Both my driver's side front and rear handles stopped working at the same time. They will both unlock from handle but won't unlock when the black button on the handle is pressed. Both buttons are very stiff and won't move when pressed which I find to be so odd.

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