topgun129

Hi All,

I opened my rear passenger door this morning on my 99 es300 and when I went to close the door the lock was not engaging at all. I literally had to tie the door down with a bungee cord to get home to prevent the door from swinging open while I drive.

Do you think the whole lock solenoid (component) needs to be changed or should I open the door panel it and try to repair it?



Just wondering if anybody has any experience with this.

Thanks!

mogen59

I ran into the same problem and took the lock apart and it had broke and the springs and stuff were in the bottom of the door so I glued the parts back together and it has worked for a while now hope this helps you some what

afaik

I just posted a DIY on the actuator, you can use that to remove your rear door panel and see what's going on in there with the lock. Could be one of the plastic clips holding the rods broke.