xBlkGs430x

i just noticed this today, i tried to lock the car this morning using the keyless remote and only the rear driver door locked, i tried to press the lock key over and over and nothing changed, the driver, passenger, and rear passenger won't lock, i tried pressing the lock key on the driver door to lock the car, and same thing, i can hear it trying to lock but its not locking. i have to manually lock each door, has anyone had this problem, or anyone have any answers to fixing this. thanks

03aristo

Welcome to the club, i think almost every member here have at one time or another have the same problem. The problem is the motor that drives the actuators to locked and unlocked has gone bad. You can get a new actuator which is like $215 a piece or go the junkyard or toyota dealer and get a 1998-2000 actuator motor and swap it out for like $50-80. No point gettng the lexus again since its going to go bad. hope that helps

xBlkGs430x

thank you, so will it matter which model i get, or are they all the same, and im get each door the same actuator motor? thank you

Debonair

Anyone have a side-by-side photo of the Lexus and the Toyota (Corolla?) actuators?

Damnnchi

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...so where do you live?! Just Kidding

sjlex

i just bought my used gs430 with the same problem. The dealer took care of it under warranty, if you're looking to go to the dealer, its about 400 for each door with labor.

Damnnchi

iTrader: (4)

^$400 for EACH door...NO WAY!

pingu

you can diy for $5
do a search its the motors that went bad.

xBlkGs430x

I've tried to do a search and nothing came up for me, anyone have a link? or can anyone else confirm that the toyota part will work?

varcity64

iTrader: (2)

i had a 00 GS300 and never had this problem, but my 99 RX300 is starting to exhibit signs of the actuator going bad. here are links for the RX that i found (i cant imagine the GS being much different):

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=288373

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...ic=41219&st=15

good luck

ISFjimmy

iTrader: (5)

heres the link

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...=door+actuator

sure you have to read thru 15 pages, but its worth it. I bought 5 motors for 10 dollars which included shipping.

I saved myself $$$

Clifton

I just did 3 of them a few weeks ago. I too bought the ebay motors (5 for $10). I also got the mini gear puller. Kind of time consuming but you save a bunch of money. Make sure you get the latch linkage put back right on the front actuators or you won't be able to open the door after it closes.

V8RdnLow

iTrader: (14)

I have the same problem with the passenger side door. Bought the eBay motors weeks ago, just haven't had time to fix

xBlkGs430x

thanks a lot, now i just need to find a lil time off to get it done