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Toyota, Lexus and Scion owners. Door locks not working?
Posted on 3/3/17 at 9:18 pm
Posted on 3/3/17 at 9:18 pm
I've got the solution if you want to fix them yourself for a fraction of the cost of taking it to the dealership. $450 just in parts, not counting labor. I fixed them for $22 in parts and 2 hours.
The part that fails is a small electric motor in the door actuator. To repair it, you've got to remove the actuator and replace the motor. No soldering, just snap into place.
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The part that fails is a small electric motor in the door actuator. To repair it, you've got to remove the actuator and replace the motor. No soldering, just snap into place.
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Posted on 3/3/17 at 9:30 pm to bhtigerfan
Happened to mine, thankfully it was under warranty.
Bookmarked just in case.
Bookmarked just in case.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 9:32 pm to bhtigerfan
This is why I'll never buy JAP.
Give me a good tranny issue, but at least my doors will lock properly!
Give me a good tranny issue, but at least my doors will lock properly!
Posted on 3/3/17 at 9:34 pm to bhtigerfan
Depends what model. And this can also include certain model Chevrolets. My Colorado's door lock stopped working on the driver side, part was $150 from Chevy, $22 through Toyota. Part cross referenced and worked fine
Posted on 3/3/17 at 9:34 pm to bhtigerfan
Wish I had known a few years ago. Cost me a fortune to replace 2 in an Avalon. Couldn't even find parts in a junkyard network.
If this works, it's a real $$ saver.
If this works, it's a real $$ saver.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 10:06 pm to bhtigerfan
This definitely happened to my Lexus. Fortunately I was under warranty so it costed me $0.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 10:26 pm to AbitaFan08
There are Youtube videos on how to remove the door panels snd actuators, and seperate the actuators to replace the motors, thank God.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 10:29 pm to bhtigerfan
Happened on our Honda. I paid an arm and a leg to repair it. 
Posted on 3/3/17 at 10:34 pm to bhtigerfan
The lock on the front passenger door of my 2014 GX doesn't actually lock, even though the locks click and the mirrors turn in. There is no telling how long this has been going on. Realized this about 2 months ago. I just haven't found the time to take it in. No longer in warranty. At this point, I don't leave any valuables in it and hope for the best. Hell, I have insurance.
Pisses me off though I drive a car 6-7 years and won't keep this past 4. Have had 2 land cruisers that I drove into the ground and 2 of my kids are still driving. Wish I would have never gone Lexus.
No way I can change that out and certainly not my husband. I am LOLing just thinking about it!!
Pisses me off though I drive a car 6-7 years and won't keep this past 4. Have had 2 land cruisers that I drove into the ground and 2 of my kids are still driving. Wish I would have never gone Lexus.
No way I can change that out and certainly not my husband. I am LOLing just thinking about it!!
Posted on 3/3/17 at 10:40 pm to bhtigerfan
This for keyless entry problems?
2006 4Runner here and my keyless entry fobs are dead. No biggie I'll just use the key. Recently I can't get the key to turn to the left in any of the keyholes to lock the doors.
So I have to open the door and lock the vehicle via the buttons. Which sucks when you are taking supermodels out to Red Lobster and shite.
2006 4Runner here and my keyless entry fobs are dead. No biggie I'll just use the key. Recently I can't get the key to turn to the left in any of the keyholes to lock the doors.
So I have to open the door and lock the vehicle via the buttons. Which sucks when you are taking supermodels out to Red Lobster and shite.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 10:44 pm to Tactical Insertion
quote:Did you change the batteries in your key fob?
This for keyless entry problems?
2006 4Runner here and my keyless entry fobs are dead. No biggie I'll just use the key. Recently I can't get the key to turn to the left in any of the keyholes to lock the doors.
So I have to open the door and lock the vehicle via the buttons.
If your actual key won't unlock the doors, it either needs grease or something in the actuator is preventing it from unlocking the doors.
Bring it over to me and I'll figure it out.
This post was edited on 3/3/17 at 10:49 pm
Posted on 3/3/17 at 10:49 pm to mattz1122
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This is why I'll never buy JAP. Give me a good tranny issue, but at least my doors will lock properly!
Considering that I've never seen a Chevy have both running lights functioning, I'll stick with my Japanese tin can.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 11:01 pm to mattz1122
quote:Oh they'll lock, but you won't be able to open the door on a GM vehicle because the handle is broken. And the tailgate handle.
Give me a good tranny issue, but at least my doors will lock properly!
I dare you to find a 15 year old GM truck that has working handles or power mirrors.
This post was edited on 3/3/17 at 11:02 pm
Posted on 3/4/17 at 12:06 am to bhtigerfan
My Tacoma driver side door lock actuator had needed replacing for a few months now.
I don't know shite about cars though and am not really comfortable removing the door panel.
Anyone want to do it for me on the cheap?
I don't know shite about cars though and am not really comfortable removing the door panel.
Anyone want to do it for me on the cheap?
Posted on 3/12/17 at 10:39 am to JollyGreenGiant
quote:Quit being a puss and watch a Youtube video and do it yourself. You don't have to be an ASE certified mechanic to do this.
My Tacoma driver side door lock actuator had needed replacing for a few months now.
I don't know shite about cars though and am not really comfortable removing the door panel.
Anyone want to do it for me on the cheap?
Do you have any tools?
Posted on 3/13/17 at 11:50 am to bhtigerfan
just ordered the part and will be attempting this wknd
Posted on 3/13/17 at 12:02 pm to bhtigerfan
But but toyota > everything!!!
Posted on 3/13/17 at 12:10 pm to shotcaller1
wow. i was quoted at 130 per door recently.. both of mine are out. 
Posted on 3/13/17 at 12:13 pm to bhtigerfan
I actually did this a while ago as well. Huge cost savings. Here is a pretty solid tutorial. You can stop at the part where they repair the motor, and just buy a new one online.
I dont know squat about cars, so i was nervous. But it turned out to be pretty simple.
I dont know squat about cars, so i was nervous. But it turned out to be pretty simple.
Posted on 3/13/17 at 12:14 pm to mattz1122
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This is why I'll never buy JAP.
I had to replace 2 on my GMC Denali and the liftgate motor.
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