If the door lock actuators fail they will disable the power door lock feature from working.
Prius door lock issues.
The door locks may function correctly one moment and in the next will cease to operate.
Do it yourself repair shows door panel removal and then removing lock actuator.
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Pressing the front of the hinge or the button on the hatchback will lock all of the doors.
You can set up the drivers door to unlock all as well.
Grabbing the passengers front door or the hatchback will unlock all doors.
If you need to change the electric.
This will require the driver to use the key to lock or unlock the doors and can disable the power door locks completely for vehicles that do not use a traditional key such as newer luxury vehicles.
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Toyota door lock repair.
Grabbing the drivers door handle will unlock that door default setting.
Anywhere from five to ten feet.
With the smart key option there is a black button on the driver and passenger door and one other by the license plate that when any are pushed after closing doors will activate all the locks as you walk away from car.
And will unlock drivers door when handle is grabbed upon return.
If the door lock relay has any internal or wiring issues it can cause the door locks to function intermittently.
One of the first symptoms of a possible problem with the door lock relay are door locks that function intermittently.