Lexus Door Lock Issues

Carspec had a common failure in the shop today a failing door lock actuator.

Lexus door lock issues.

Unlock the drivers door a few times and see if it starts to freeze on you. 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. Answered by a verified lexus mechanic. On the remote press and hold both the lock and unlock button for 2 to 5 seconds and release.

On the remote press and hold the lock button for 1 to 3 seconds and release. Hold the remote higher for better reception. If the door locks cycle once the procedure was accepted. Insert your key in ignition do not turn then remove key.

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. Door lock problems driver side front and passenger side back. 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. 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.

The door locks will cycle one time or two if set to erase existing remotes. If it does the other doors have nothing to do with it and the actuator should probably be replaced. 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.