beanman24

I just recently purchased a used 2007 Lexus is 250, couldn't be happier. However I can't figure out why the driver side handle won't lock or unlock the door. The weird part is that the passenger side works just fine. But when I try the driver side it doesn't do anything. Please any advice would be great, not sure what to do.

brociouz

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Never heard of this problem. Take it to the dealer.

edgeucated

iTrader: (4)

my passenger side sensor seems to work much better than the my driver side. sometimes i have to try two or three times before the handle bar will unlock the door for me. I think its because continuous use slowly degrades the sensor over time.

GiantsFan

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Weird ... never heard of this happening before ...

Thinktwice

Both my driver and passenger side sensors work intermittently (06 IS250). Sometimes its embarrassing when I have to stand there moving side to side hoping the sensor will detect the smart key in my pocket (and yes I do have a new battery).

I wonder if its easy to just swap out the sensors ourselves?

beanman24

What are the chances that it is a blown fuse?

shaolin

iTrader: (2)

damn, another soon issue to concern? I don't recall buying a bimmer...maybe i should switch to bimmer soon.

ABC

Do you have your keyfob next to your phone in a pocket? I have found my cell phone (Blackberry bold) causes some interference with the keyfob when opening doors.

Change the battery in your key fob as well just to see...

shaolin

iTrader: (2)

I don't think that will be the issue since he's able to open it on the other side.

Thr3350

iTrader: (1)

I would try this..

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/1857094-post1.html

It's worth a shot. It might reactivate your sensor or something lol

beanman24

I tried that already, and all the fuses look good too. I've tried just about everything and my cell phone isn't even in my pocket. Not sure what else to do, I guess I have to take it to the dealer. I'm assuming it is going to cost me an arm and a leg though since I'm out of the warranty (over 50,000 miles).

yangster

Wouldn't a blown fuse control both sides (since the passenger side works)?

CarbonDtls

iTrader: (4)

Its not a fuse

wildtigg3r

I've noticed that when I have my iPhone in the same pocket as my key, it takes awhile for the signal to get to the car to unlock the door. Once I remove the phone, door opens right away.