Icloud not syncing contacts correctly

I'm running Lion OS 10.7.2 and Version 5.0.1 on my iPhone 4. I have iCloud set up to sync contact, mail, calendars (everything). I have some contacts on my Macbook that are not on my iPhone. How can this happen? IT is supposed to conform them all automatically.

Are the non syncing contacts under "On my Mac" or "iCloud" - if the former you need to move them to "iCloud"
See: http://angelalynne.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-12_1800-Address-Book.p ng

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1) Switch to airplane mode
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3) Settings - iCloud - Turn contacts OFF - Delete From Phone (make sure you get a check mark after completion)
Then on the Mac:
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5) Command + A to select all contacts in address book...double tap trackpad and export as V card
6) Command + A to select all contacts in address book...goto Edit...drop down menu and choose delete cards
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8) Drag and drop vcard backup back into all contacts in address book or choose import from File menu in address book
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10) Turn Airplane mode off...make sure I connected to my WiFi network
11) Settings - iCloud - Turn contacts ON
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OH - This also fixed my calendar issue...all my appointments are back!
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Are contacts syncing with MobileMe or any other applications?
I don't have MobileMe.
Now you mention it, Address Book did not appear to even update if I updated a contact in Mail.
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Yes I can! I only tried to sync Contacts, leaving all other options i.e Calendars Bookmarks Ringtones Music Videos Applications untouched, and now I have some test Contacts on the iPhone.
You can try Resetting the SyncServices folder, Just follow the steps in this article to stop the service and then delete the SyncServices folder in your user library.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1627
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1692
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2776
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