Toyota Prius Driver Side Door Lock Not Working

The driver s door lock will only move part way.

Toyota prius driver side door lock not working.

Replacing it may require removing the car door panel. Again if one door doesn t work but others do the problem could be with the door lock solenoid. I am having trouble with the driver s side power door lock. We have owned a total of five prius vehicles since 2007 and have never experienced this problem before this dual failure.

Having an improperly working powered door lock is simply a pain. 08 01 2016 driver side door lock failed and shortly thereafter the front passenger door lock also failed. The same is true when the inside master lock is pressed to lock all doors. We have owned a total of five prius vehicles since 2007 and have never experienced this problem before this dual failure.

The toyota corolla power door locks are fairly straightforward and should be relatively easy to diagnose what is causing the issue. One of the first items to note is if the door locks are failing to lock unlock at all four doors or just one when turning the key or using the remote key fob. Locate the battery and replace it. I figured it was the 12v battery starting to go bad e g a weak or shorted cell causing low voltage or current or both although the other door locks worked normally.

If the lock isn t getting power hold the lock switch either up or down and then open and close the door repeatedly to see if the lock will work. A couple of months ago the lock started acting sluggish when the solenoid was activated. You have a broken wire. Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 am and 9 pm.

If your key fob remote lock unlock doesn t work but the locks work on the door you need a new battery. 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. Luckily this is the easiest and cheapest items that can go wrong. Driver side door lock failed and shortly thereafter the front passenger door lock also failed.

Simply grasp your key fob on the sides and pop it open. The lock button will only move part way towards being locked but not enough to lock the door. Driver s power door lock will sometimes not lock with remote when outside car. Get an upfront price.