Passenger Door Lock Stopped Working

This is one of the most common reasons why your car door lock is not working.

Passenger door lock stopped working.

Video tutorial discussing symptoms of power door locks on toyota is not working right and how to check for easy fixes and replace a door lock actuator if nec. The switch provides power to the door lock solenoids. Spray electrical cleaner onto the black electrical connector. If there is a problem within the car s ecm computer that s causing your door locks to fail a check engine light will usually illuminate on the dash.

Clean and reconnect the actuator. Here are the common scenarios and associated problems. To lock the doors the switch provides voltage to the two terminals of the solenoid. Reinstalling the door lock actuator step 1.

Reinstall the plastic cover and replace the assembly. If one door doesnâ t work but. I d start by pulling the inner panel off and checking for a bad connection or cut wire. My guess is that it s either the solenoid or the wiring in the door or the wiring in the door jamb.

The unlock button shuts down the alarm. If you only press the button once the driver s door is the only one to unlock. Be it the switch for that side latch or actuator. Assuming it s the front passenger s side door we know that the smart entrance control unit and fuses are good because the rear locks work.

A fuse is blown. The key fob is faulty. If the battery isnâ t the problem the issue may be with the fob itself. When one door has the locking issue it is likely an issue within the door.

The key fob battery is dead. If you go to your car. You will then need to scan the ecm with a handheld scanner to read the code. Press the unlock button if the alarm on the car does sound.

Push the unlock button twice to unlock all doors on ford vehicles. To unlock the doors the switch reverses the polarity of the voltage applied to the solenoid.