Toyota Tacoma Door Latch Problems

Problem with my door lock latch.

Toyota tacoma door latch problems.

In order to fix it follow these steps. Single door fails to lock unlock. Replace the motor and then reverse the directions. This should fix the problem.

While removing panel look for and detach electrical cables. Here is a video on a toyota of the lock being replaced. People take their driver s door for granted until it gets stuck shut. Remove the door panel by finding screws along the exterior of the door and on the arm rest.

If you have one door that is causing the issue you likely have a bad actuator motor. At the end of the rod is the actuator motor. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Once they are removed there are three bolts that hold it to the door.

This video shows the door lock latch for a 1998 toyota camry though it might give reference for other models as well i show how it operates and tell how to. This 2004 toyota tacoma is suffering from the stuck shut door problem. Discussion in 1st gen. This motor powers the door locking mechanism.

I also learned that it can get pretty expensive to have toyota fix the issue. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of toyota tacoma based on all problems reported for the tacoma. The toyota tacoma has a power door lock integration relay under the dash in a junction box. Pop lock pl5100 black manual tailgate lock for toyota tacoma standard lock.

I did a little research and learned that this is a fairly common problem with tacos. The problem has progressed from bad to worse. Peel back the plastic shroud and follow the door lock rod to the bottom of the door. It sounded like the doors were trying to lock except for the driver door.

Take a look at it and you will see where the screws are located as well as the linkages. Let s see if w. Rather than replacing the entire door lock actuator you can replace the little motor that is inside the. If you have both of these problems you have a bad relay.

I have attached an exploded view of the door with the latch assembly. Tacomas 1995 2004 started by whizfish jan 16. Door latch left front. Remove the bolts and is will come out.

Simply swap it out with a new fuse. Genuine toyota part 6932035200 69320 35200.