Lexus Door Lock Issues

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Lexus door lock issues. Door lock problems driver side front and passenger side back. Unlock the drivers door a few times and see if it starts to freeze on you. Hold the remote higher for better reception. Toyota and lexus power door locks don t work a failing door lock actuator.

The guest was concerned that the power door locks for the passenger front door didn t work from the key fob or the switch but the door was still lockable with the conventional key and interior latch. Carspec had a common failure in the shop today a failing door lock actuator. If it does not connect the doors one at a time then test again to see if they start to fail after you connect each one. 2008 lexus es350 after my left front door was replaced the left doors will not unlock unless the key is right next to the handle the button on the door also does not lock the car.

If it does the other doors have nothing to do with it and the actuator should probably be replaced. The door locks will cycle one time or two if set to erase existing remotes. Sitting in driver seat with driver s door open press lock unlock button on the drivers door to lock all doors then manually unlock driver door only. The rear passenger door is now getting weak and i thought i had to buy the lexus part to retain all features of security the drivers door operates many switches but i don t think the rear does.

I had to replace my drivers door lock after i stopped using the car for weeks at a time and it got weak at about 10 years old. On the remote press and hold the lock button for 1 to 3 seconds and release. Insert your key in ignition do not turn then remove key.