Common problem on all mazda s not just the millenia.
Power door locks buzzing.
The buzzing noise is definately the door lock actuator.
Those noises are normal.
If the electric motor or the mechanism inside the door lock actuator wears out the door lock may lock or unlock slowly or work sometimes but not all the time.
There are 2 screws just above the door handle you need to remove.
It is a horrendous job removing that door module but even worse trying to get it back in.
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Most power door locks operate using gears or motors that may quietly whir or make noise when they operate.
When a door ceases to lock and unlock at the press of a button it often means that the door s lock actuator has given up the ghost.
2004 honda odyssey ex passenger m.
Unusual noises coming from inside the door.
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They are small electric motors used to lock and unlock the car doors when activated by a switch or remote.
Usually the most common problems with power door locks are the actuators.
Then starting at bottom of door panel pull out to disengage the push pin clips and work your way up both sides of panel.
Helpful guide on diagnosing power door lock problems with the passenger multiplex control unit and the door lock actuators.
Replacing an actuator involves removing the interior door panel for access.
Like any electric motor sooner or later it will fail.
However if the noise suddenly becomes louder or more.
Never knew about the trick about taking it apart and rotating the gears.
Remove the plastic trim around door handle.
The buzzing comes from the worm gear on the motor slipping on the gear teeth.
The lock actuator consists of a small electric motor that drives.
Those noises are normal.
Mine started the buzzing a while back and after opening the lock actuator i can see that it comes from the teeth being worn off a plastic gear wheel inside the actuator.
Then lift up on door panel to disengage the weatherstip on top of panel.