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Door locking and Key Problem......Any help appreciated

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Old 06-01-09, 10:38 PM
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Default Door locking and Key Problem......Any help appreciated

Ok i have a problem with my 01 GS300. The remote won't lock or unlock the passenger front door. It will work fine on all the other doors, but when i click the lock/unlock button on the key, all doors will either lock or unlock except for the passenger front door. Also when i try to lock the doors via the remote it will not lock any of the doors if the passenger one is left unlocked, so i will have to lock that door manually to lock all the other doors with the remote.

Is something broken in there, anyone have an idea of what i might need to do to fix this?
Old 06-02-09, 12:11 AM
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Vinh, when did you get a GS? The door lock actuator is out. It can be a very expensive fix from the dealer, but some members on here found a very cheap fix. I'd search for you but I'm lazy.
Old 06-02-09, 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by chrispy
Vinh, when did you get a GS? The door lock actuator is out. It can be a very expensive fix from the dealer, but some members on here found a very cheap fix. I'd search for you but I'm lazy.
Damn it, that's what i was afraid of. The DIY looks like a pain in the ***. It's not my GS it's a buddy of mines. Dude, i have Lmoney408's scara's sitting in my backyard right now. If i mount them just for fun, lets do a photoshoot!!
Old 06-02-09, 06:57 AM
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sounds like an actuator to me.. gl with it
Old 06-02-09, 07:10 AM
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Yep, it's the actuator, there is a very well written DIY in the DIY Section.
Old 06-04-09, 05:27 PM
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The exact same problem happened to my GS400 today. figured it would be the door lock actuator. I'm gonna ring Sewell in the AM for a parts quote. I've got a mechanic here in Atlanta to work on it.

For now the only way to lock the door is to do it manually. I guess I'll be using the back door until I can get this fixed.
Old 06-05-09, 01:25 AM
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if u need, i know someone from the forum who can fix this problem for 60 dollars parts plus labor. (he uses after market door actuator) which part of ca are u from?
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Old 06-07-09, 07:05 AM
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Just bought a Mabuchi Motor part number FC 280PT 22125 off ebay for $25. Turns out the motor is all you need based on the DIY thread I was reading.
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The FC 280PT-22125 motors are back on ebay for $9.99
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