Toyota Tacoma Door Latch Problems

I have attached an exploded view of the door with the latch assembly.

Toyota tacoma door latch problems.

This 2004 toyota tacoma is suffering from the stuck shut door problem. Genuine toyota part 6932035200 69320 35200. Rather than replacing the entire door lock actuator you can replace the little motor that is inside the. Once they are removed there are three bolts that hold it to the door.

Simply swap it out with a new fuse. The most recently reported issues are listed below. This should fix the problem. If you have one door that is causing the issue you likely have a bad actuator motor.

The toyota tacoma has a power door lock integration relay under the dash in a junction box. 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. I did a little research and learned that this is a fairly common problem with tacos. Tacomas 1995 2004 started by whizfish jan 16.

I also learned that it can get pretty expensive to have toyota fix the issue. This motor powers the door locking mechanism. In order to fix it follow these steps. If you have both of these problems you have a bad relay.

Toyota tacoma owners have reported 6 problems related to door latch under the latches locks linkage category. Replace the motor and then reverse the directions. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of toyota tacoma based on all problems reported for the tacoma. Pop lock pl5100 black manual tailgate lock for toyota tacoma standard lock.

Discussion in 1st gen. The driver door handle has stopped opening the door. People take their driver s door for granted until it gets stuck shut. It sounded like the doors were trying to lock except for the driver door.

Remove the bolts and is will come out. Let s see if w. Peel back the plastic shroud and follow the door lock rod to the bottom of the door. The problem has progressed from bad to worse.

Here is a video on a toyota of the lock being replaced. Take a look at it and you will see where the screws are located as well as the linkages. This relay sends power to the door locks and power windows. Problem with my door lock latch.

Door latch left front. While removing panel look for and detach electrical cables.