re: power lock on driver's side rear door: was hoping door would open when I turned the child lock but that didn't work... I removed panel & unplugged wires that connected actuator but still could not unlock nor open door. I manually pushed 2 horizontal metal rod arms back & forth but door would not unlock nor open. Didn't see any broken parts on the lock mechanisms. Anyone know if the solenoid is located inside the actuator? I wonder if problem is a seized up solenoid or need to replace actuator motor? I heard that Toyota had a recall on a glitch in original door relay box that allows current to flow thru solenoids for too long under certain conditions & cause solenoid to overheat & seize up---anyone know anything about this recall & if it seems likely dealer would replace when only 1 of 4 doors won't open? also does anyone have a diagram of how to remove the actuator? any success w/ after market actuator/solenoid?
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17 years ago