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