Toyota Tacoma Door Latch Problems

In order to fix it follow these steps.

Toyota tacoma door latch problems.

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. Replace the motor and then reverse the directions. If you have one door that is causing the issue you likely have a bad actuator motor. The problem has progressed from bad to worse.

Once they are removed there are three bolts that hold it to the door. Door latch left front. Remove the bolts and is will come out. Let s see if w.

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. The driver door handle has stopped opening the door. Tacomas 1995 2004 started by whizfish jan 16.

Discussion in 1st gen. I also learned that it can get pretty expensive to have toyota fix the issue. Peel back the plastic shroud and follow the door lock rod to the bottom of the door. Problem with my door lock latch.

This motor powers the door locking mechanism. 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. Toyota tacoma owners have reported 6 problems related to door latch under the latches locks linkage category.

Simply swap it out with a new fuse. At the end of the rod is the actuator motor. Here is a video on a toyota of the lock being replaced. Remove the door panel by finding screws along the exterior of the door and on the arm rest.

Take a look at it and you will see where the screws are located as well as the linkages. This relay sends power to the door locks and power windows. If you have both of these problems you have a bad relay. Single door fails to lock unlock.

I have attached an exploded view of the door with the latch assembly. This should fix the problem. People take their driver s door for granted until it gets stuck shut. Rather than replacing the entire door lock actuator you can replace the little motor that is inside the.

It sounded like the doors were trying to lock except for the driver door. The most recently reported issues are listed below.