Door panel removal DIY
05-13-11, 10:20 AM
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Don't want to hijack this thread but I thought it might be the best place to post. My passenger side door lock is weak/intermittent. I'm guessing its the actuator motor. Anybody know if I can substitute a cheap aftermarket lock actuator and just take the OEM actuator out?
05-13-11, 07:07 PM
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Well, found the posting I was looking for over on LexusOwnersClub (I was searching for "Lock" but had more luck with "Actuator"). Founds the "slave" actuator fix I had seen a couple of years ago, Looks like a PITA - hopefully it will be more obvious when the door is all over the driveway in pieces............
07-16-12, 10:59 AM
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Reposting this rear psgr side window control not working- neither does the master??
I never received any response to this old post below so I'll try again now....we just never lowered this window for the last 20 months BUT our 6 year old grand daughter is visiting and DECIDED TO OPEN THIS WINDOW. Now it's completely down and now matter what we do we can't get it to close. All other windows operate normally from both the driver's master control switch and each door control switch. Tried pulling the door switch and cleaning the electrical contacts but still nothing. I don't believe it's the window motor but is there any way to test the motor-in place- by bypassing the switch circuit so we can be sure that's not the problem. I'd hate to have to turn this over to a shop because I know it'll be BIG BUCKS. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Dan
Thanks,
Dan
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Read your thread on lubricating the window mechanism.... Thanks
I have a 2002 RX300....have you had any issues that you've tackled involving a rear window being "dead" (neither buttons-driver's "master" or the window control button on the door itself- work). We've had this problem in the past with this same window and got the window to go back up-eventually- by keeping the window button that controls that window at the "master" or drivers window buttons area constantly depressed as we drove the car. After several turns,stops/starts the window did go up. I'm assuming there's a loose electrical connection to that door's motor but not sure. We tried to make sure not to put that window down but (and I don't know how/why) I came out to the garage yesterday and ALL the windows including the sunroof window- we ALL Opened?? I remember this happened once before- I think the remote triggered this somehow.....is there a possibility of a short that caused it?
Can you help me diagnose/fix this problem?
Thanks!
Read your thread on lubricating the window mechanism.... Thanks
I have a 2002 RX300....have you had any issues that you've tackled involving a rear window being "dead" (neither buttons-driver's "master" or the window control button on the door itself- work). We've had this problem in the past with this same window and got the window to go back up-eventually- by keeping the window button that controls that window at the "master" or drivers window buttons area constantly depressed as we drove the car. After several turns,stops/starts the window did go up. I'm assuming there's a loose electrical connection to that door's motor but not sure. We tried to make sure not to put that window down but (and I don't know how/why) I came out to the garage yesterday and ALL the windows including the sunroof window- we ALL Opened?? I remember this happened once before- I think the remote triggered this somehow.....is there a possibility of a short that caused it?
Can you help me diagnose/fix this problem?
Thanks!
07-16-12, 11:48 AM
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You can unplug the motor and feed 12v directly in there. For safety you may add a 15amp fuse in the circuit. I generally make a brief period connection to test out things.
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07-16-12, 01:33 PM
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Salim-
Thanks for the quick reply. What kind of connector do I need to plug the 12V power supply in to the window motor? Don't want to short out anything.
Thanks,
Dan
Thanks for the quick reply. What kind of connector do I need to plug the 12V power supply in to the window motor? Don't want to short out anything.
Thanks,
Dan
07-18-12, 01:44 PM
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07-19-12, 09:02 PM
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I posted this in the window motor repair thread. I assume that this by passes the switches somehow, but I'm not 100% sure.
For those that are trying to diagnose whether its a motor or switch problem, I used the all-close/open feature by using the key in the driver's door (holding the key to close/open all windows). I figured it it doesn't work this way, its got to be the motor.
For those that are trying to diagnose whether its a motor or switch problem, I used the all-close/open feature by using the key in the driver's door (holding the key to close/open all windows). I figured it it doesn't work this way, its got to be the motor.
07-19-12, 10:42 PM
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Trace the motor wires to the nearest connector and separate it.
Take the 12v (both terminals of the battery) and feed it to the motor end of the plug.
Salim
Take the 12v (both terminals of the battery) and feed it to the motor end of the plug.
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07-26-12, 03:12 PM
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Salim- turns out the window motor is not the problem!
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I pulled what I thought was a malfunctioning passenger right rear window motor (hitting the down switch sent the window down but it will not reverse and go up). I installed the Cardone remanufactured motor and it's doing the same as the original motor. Now I don't know where the problem is but it must be in the switch circuit somewhere . The car is a 2002 Lexus RX300
Any troubleshooting I can do? The master switch at the drivers position does the same thing as the door switch. All other windows operate normally.
Thanks,
Dan
I pulled what I thought was a malfunctioning passenger right rear window motor (hitting the down switch sent the window down but it will not reverse and go up). I installed the Cardone remanufactured motor and it's doing the same as the original motor. Now I don't know where the problem is but it must be in the switch circuit somewhere . The car is a 2002 Lexus RX300
Any troubleshooting I can do? The master switch at the drivers position does the same thing as the door switch. All other windows operate normally.
Thanks,
Dan
07-29-12, 06:44 AM
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I'm having a similar problem. I've replaced my window motor with another used one, which worked fine for 2 days. Now I get a clicking noise when trying to raise the window. Also using the key from the outside didn't work either. However, after 5-10 minutes, I was able to raise the window with the switch. I still think its the motor but maybe it's switch related?
I'm having a similar problem. I've replaced my window motor with another used one, which worked fine for 2 days. Now I get a clicking noise when trying to raise the window. Also using the key from the outside didn't work either. However, after 5-10 minutes, I was able to raise the window with the switch. I still think its the motor but maybe it's switch related?
03-05-13, 12:53 PM
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I read this post and it was very helpful in removing the door panel on my 2002 RX300.
I started with the door handle first and got that out of the way. Duh..the only problem was I didn't remover the screw first. I saw the notch I had to raise the tab over. Knowing that made it a lot easier to remove.
I also didn't take the two screws out of the bottom of the door, since I saw they were there only to held in the storage box.
I also removed the door panel and then I slipped the courtesy wires off the light, and I didn't even remove the courtesy light from the door.
Removing the switch area was the hardest for me until I finally saw the clip you were referring too, then it came right off.
I also saw to lower the window first.
Again, all these procedures were a big help and even though this is an old thread I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to show how to remove the door panel.
I started with the door handle first and got that out of the way. Duh..the only problem was I didn't remover the screw first. I saw the notch I had to raise the tab over. Knowing that made it a lot easier to remove.
I also didn't take the two screws out of the bottom of the door, since I saw they were there only to held in the storage box.
I also removed the door panel and then I slipped the courtesy wires off the light, and I didn't even remove the courtesy light from the door.
Removing the switch area was the hardest for me until I finally saw the clip you were referring too, then it came right off.
I also saw to lower the window first.
Again, all these procedures were a big help and even though this is an old thread I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to show how to remove the door panel.
03-06-13, 06:25 AM
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I read this post and it was very helpful in removing the door panel on my 2002 RX300.
I started with the door handle first and got that out of the way. Duh..the only problem was I didn't remover the screw first. I saw the notch I had to raise the tab over. Knowing that made it a lot easier to remove.
I also didn't take the two screws out of the bottom of the door, since I saw they were there only to held in the storage box.
I also removed the door panel and then I slipped the courtesy wires off the light, and I didn't even remove the courtesy light from the door.
Removing the switch area was the hardest for me until I finally saw the clip you were referring too, then it came right off.
I also saw to lower the window first.
Again, all these procedures were a big help and even though this is an old thread I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to show how to remove the door panel.
I started with the door handle first and got that out of the way. Duh..the only problem was I didn't remover the screw first. I saw the notch I had to raise the tab over. Knowing that made it a lot easier to remove.
I also didn't take the two screws out of the bottom of the door, since I saw they were there only to held in the storage box.
I also removed the door panel and then I slipped the courtesy wires off the light, and I didn't even remove the courtesy light from the door.
Removing the switch area was the hardest for me until I finally saw the clip you were referring too, then it came right off.
I also saw to lower the window first.
Again, all these procedures were a big help and even though this is an old thread I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to show how to remove the door panel.
05-24-13, 07:56 AM
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Keyless remote does not work for driver door
Hello to ALL,
I am new to this forums, but have read and seen a lot of good info here.
I have just purchased a used 1999 RX-300, with ~86,000 miles, running great.
The only problem is the driver door will not open or close using the keyless remote, have to manually insert the key to key-hole to open or close the driver door. The keyless remote works with all other doors.
Is this due to a bad actuator in the driver door, or could it be something else ?
Any suggestions and/or opinions are welcome.
Thanks to ALL,
Apichart
I am new to this forums, but have read and seen a lot of good info here.
I have just purchased a used 1999 RX-300, with ~86,000 miles, running great.
The only problem is the driver door will not open or close using the keyless remote, have to manually insert the key to key-hole to open or close the driver door. The keyless remote works with all other doors.
Is this due to a bad actuator in the driver door, or could it be something else ?
Any suggestions and/or opinions are welcome.
Thanks to ALL,
Apichart
05-24-13, 03:18 PM
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Hello to ALL,
I am new to this forums, but have read and seen a lot of good info here.
I have just purchased a used 1999 RX-300, with ~86,000 miles, running great.
The only problem is the driver door will not open or close using the keyless remote, have to manually insert the key to key-hole to open or close the driver door. The keyless remote works with all other doors.
Is this due to a bad actuator in the driver door, or could it be something else ?
Any suggestions and/or opinions are welcome.
Thanks to ALL,
Apichart
I am new to this forums, but have read and seen a lot of good info here.
I have just purchased a used 1999 RX-300, with ~86,000 miles, running great.
The only problem is the driver door will not open or close using the keyless remote, have to manually insert the key to key-hole to open or close the driver door. The keyless remote works with all other doors.
Is this due to a bad actuator in the driver door, or could it be something else ?
Any suggestions and/or opinions are welcome.
Thanks to ALL,
Apichart