Toyota Tacoma Door Latch Problems
Remove the door panel by finding screws along the exterior of the door and on the arm rest.
Toyota tacoma door latch problems. Toyota tacoma owners have reported 6 problems related to door latch under the latches locks linkage category. The toyota tacoma has a power door lock integration relay under the dash in a junction box. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of toyota tacoma based on all problems reported for the tacoma. 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.
The problem has progressed from bad to worse. This should fix the problem. In order to fix it follow these steps. Here is a video on a toyota of the lock being replaced.
I also learned that it can get pretty expensive to have toyota fix the issue. Rather than replacing the entire door lock actuator you can replace the little motor that is inside the. Door latch left front. Remove the bolts and is will come out.
If you have one door that is causing the issue you likely have a bad actuator motor. Pop lock pl5100 black manual tailgate lock for toyota tacoma standard lock. The driver door handle has stopped opening the door. Replace the motor and then reverse the directions.
This motor powers the door locking mechanism. If you have both of these problems you have a bad relay. Single door fails to lock unlock. I did a little research and learned that this is a fairly common problem with tacos.
It sounded like the doors were trying to lock except for the driver door. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Let s see if w. Genuine toyota part 6932035200 69320 35200.
Once they are removed there are three bolts that hold it to the door. This 2004 toyota tacoma is suffering from the stuck shut door problem. I have attached an exploded view of the door with the latch assembly. Discussion in 1st gen.
Take a look at it and you will see where the screws are located as well as the linkages. Simply swap it out with a new fuse. This relay sends power to the door locks and power windows. At the end of the rod is the actuator motor.
Tacomas 1995 2004 started by whizfish jan 16. Problem with my door lock latch.