You must remove the door panel and remove the switch from the other side
Pull up the door lock button next to the door glass.
The door does not lock with the "door lock" button from the inside to prevent locking your key inside of the car. Simply turn the key in the door when you close it to lock all the doors.
Take te child lock off of the door
if you look where your window controlls are, to roll the windows down, there is a switch you hold to the side, which doubles as your door lock button too...
power door lock actuator is broken and not letting the key raise the lock button
To fix a door lock that won't lock, you can try lubricating the lock mechanism with graphite powder or WD-40, adjusting the strike plate alignment, tightening loose screws, or replacing the lock if necessary.
I have a similar problem, My drivers side front and back work fine, it's my right side front and back that move but don't quit lock or unlock. Each door has a motor that operates the door lock mechanism when the door lock button or the remote lock button is pushed. If the door lock moves a little but not enough to lock or unlock the door, then either the motor is not working fully or it is partially jammed, or the door lock mechanism is binding and the motor can't move it fully. Remove the door lock trim panel and check all the components involved in the door lock process until you find the problem. I had the same problem in my 1999 Sub. The factory uses rivits to hold the door lock actuators in place. Over many uses the rivits elongate and the actuator travel is not enough to over come the longer distance. Try replacing the rivits with short screws. Short so they do not interfear with other stuff that moves in the door.
There is an auto trunk release on a 2004 Grand Prix. If you push the drivers side door lock button to the left and hold it, the trunk will open.
Remove a battery cable for about 5 min. While waiting to install it open the drivers door. Install cable without shuting the door lock it with the lock button on the door panel(power door lock button), now shut the door and unlock it with the key.. This should work it did for me
Remove the inside door panel. Remove the door lock linkage. Remove the door lock barrel retaining ring. Reverse the process to install the new door lock.
In a 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier, the lock button on the key lock cylinder is typically located at the top of the cylinder itself. It's a small, usually round or flat button that you can press to lock or unlock the door manually using the key. To use it, insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn it to either lock or unlock the door. If you're having trouble locating it, check for any obstructions around the door handle area.
To fix a lock on a door, you can try tightening the screws on the lock plate, lubricating the lock mechanism, or replacing the lock altogether if it is damaged beyond repair. If these steps don't work, consider seeking help from a professional locksmith.