Remove the door panel by inserting the common screwdriver in between the door panel and the door.
How to fix power door lock toyota.
Remove the outside.
If you have multiple doors or all the doors failing to lock unlock you either have a simple blown fuse or a much larger wiring issue.
How to fix a toyota door lock.
Toyota door lock repair.
The actuator is the motor which powers the door lock system in the door.
Way all toyota vehicles with an automatic transmission and power door locking system have a feature that allows the driver to select an automatic locking and unlocking sequence for the doors.
Place the lock and actuator assembly with the cables attached back into the door.
Attach the plastic door lock actuator back onto the assembly with two screws.
If you only have one door causing the issue you most likely have a bad actuator.
Remove the door panel by finding screws on the exterior of the panel and arm rest.
Install the white plastic cover back onto the lock and actuator assembly by securing it with the two other screws you removed previously.
There is usually an actuator motor attached there.
For the fuse there is a door window fuse in the fuse box.
It is a simple swap to replace the fuse.
Replace the actuator motor with your replacement.
Clean and reconnect the actuator.
In order to fix this problem you will need to take apart the door find the door locking system and replace the motor.
Reverse these instructions to put the door back together.
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While removing the panel make sure to find and unhook the electrical cable that attaches to the door handle on the inside.
However if your windows work it may not be the fuse.
Remove the two phillips screws in the arm rest and the singular screw holding the cover in front of the door handle.
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Peel back the shroud and follow the door lock rod to the bottom of the door.