Hello all! This is my first post here so be gentle! I recently purchased a 2006 GS 300 AWD from a friend with about 90k miles. After getting accustomed to this vehicle, I began to notice that the driver's side door handle does not automatically unlock the door as I know it should. I've researched but surprisingly I can't find much info on this particular issue.

I've troubleshooted and changed the settings for each door handle through the key fob to unlock every door instead of just the drivers door. Every other door handle sensor works, besides the drivers door. I can lock and unlock doors with every other door handle but can not lock or unlock from the drivers side door sensor or the button on the door handle.

I've changed my key fob battery as I read that that might have something to do with it, but alas, no luck and I doubt that was the problem since the other doors have worked fine since I've gotten the car.

Do the sensors on these door handles go bad? Is there a way to replace them and are parts/labor expensive? If anyone could help me with this issue I'd be extremely grateful. It's by no means a deal breaker but it's definitely annoying coming from a 2006 IS 250 where it worked perfectly every time. Funny how something so small can create such a pain haha.

Thank you to anyone who can help me with this issue!

 

Definitely changeable. I've never dealt with this problem, but I would start by taking the door handle apart. It's super duper easy and takes maybe 15 minutes of your time...

If you need help with it, PM me your # and I can walk you through it whenever we're both free.