The solenoid is bad.
Toyota prius driver side door lock not working.
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The lock button will only move part way towards being locked but not enough to lock the door.
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.
We have owned a total of five prius vehicles since 2007 and have never experienced this problem before this dual failure.
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I am having trouble with the driver s side power door lock.
Having an improperly working powered door lock is simply a pain.
Driver s power door lock will sometimes not lock with remote when outside car.
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.
The driver s door lock will only move part way.
Replacing it may require removing the car door panel.
Simply grasp your key fob on the sides and pop it open.
Toyota prius power door locks are not working inspection at your home or office.
Again if one door doesn t work but others do the problem could be with the door lock solenoid.
You have a broken wire.
08 01 2016 driver side door lock failed and shortly thereafter the front passenger door lock also failed.
Driver side door lock failed and shortly thereafter the front passenger door lock also failed.
The toyota corolla power door locks are fairly straightforward and should be relatively easy to diagnose what is causing the issue.
Luckily this is the easiest and cheapest items that can go wrong.
If your key fob remote lock unlock doesn t work but the locks work on the door you need a new battery.
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.
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.
A couple of months ago the lock started acting sluggish when the solenoid was activated.