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Old 11-22-12, 07:39 PM
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A little research indicates that the same parts are used in the 2012 Camry doors, & possibly the 4 Runner.
Old 11-23-12, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by sc300jz
I didn't actually take out the door actuator i decided to go with the zip tie technique.. I took me awhile every time i put it on works perfectly then once i bolt everything up the door wouldn't unlock did it about 5 times a REAL pita.. but in the end it is fixed

Here is a picture where i zip tied it.


MAKE sure you line up your metal piece correctly or else it will pop off and your door will NOT unlock which happened to me but i didn't close the door.. TEST as many times as you can, before closing your door..
Another tip try pushing the metal piece to the right and see if it will pop off, if it doesn't then congratulations you saved yourself 100-300$!
on mine the open door light wont go off. i tried doing this before but the doors started locking beyond my control, and it licked me out lol so now im not going through that again. know where i can get this fixed?
Old 02-27-13, 12:45 PM
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my door is missing the rod. :/ im screwed.
Old 02-27-13, 12:52 PM
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yeah mine is broken off in my driver door as well. can you fix it with out replacing the whole unit?
Old 02-27-13, 12:54 PM
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found it...
broken.
Old 02-27-13, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by grumpi300
found it...
broken.
i have the same issue do you know if this can be fixed?
Old 02-27-13, 08:04 PM
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I'm gonna go to the junkyard tomorrow and take apart every single actuator I see. I'm hopeing I can get one that matches exactly what our SC is. If not then I fear our only solution is... $300+. For Las Vegas Lexus its $403. :/
Old 02-28-13, 04:09 PM
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This is brilliant! My passenger side outer door handle doesn't work, but the inside one does. Such an easy fix. Great DIY, thanks!
Old 03-04-13, 07:14 AM
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Back on page 17 I posted about losing the rod. I found it, did the fix described on about page 12 I think, but discovered more issues. The entire locking mechanism is broken. Usually not a problem but........all the screws that hold it in (Phillips head) are stripped out.

This is my daughters car (1993 SC300) and she is off at college. I can never seem to be off work when she is home (which is rare). Where do you get the entire locking mechanism.........and more importantly how much does it cost??????

Jim
Old 03-04-13, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Lexusdad
Back on page 17 I posted about losing the rod. I found it, did the fix described on about page 12 I think, but discovered more issues. The entire locking mechanism is broken. Usually not a problem but........all the screws that hold it in (Phillips head) are stripped out.

This is my daughters car (1993 SC300) and she is off at college. I can never seem to be off work when she is home (which is rare). Where do you get the entire locking mechanism.........and more importantly how much does it cost??????

Jim

where in TX are you. dont quote me on this but im here in DFW and the junk yards in Grand Prairie is where you wanna be to find these part SUPER CHEAP. i went last weekend and scored one for 10 bucks. of course you have to pull it yourself but at $10; no worries

GL buddy
Old 03-04-13, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Answer300
where in TX are you. dont quote me on this but im here in DFW and the junk yards in Grand Prairie is where you wanna be to find these part SUPER CHEAP. i went last weekend and scored one for 10 bucks. of course you have to pull it yourself but at $10; no worries

GL buddy
Thanks for the heads up Answer300. I am in the Houston area, but for 10 bucks it may be worth the trip up!!!! I am going to have to drill out the screw holes for the old one to remove it. I want to have the replacement "on hand" before starting. Aren't these unique to driver side and passenger side? I would think they would be just by the way the screws that secure them are oriented. Thanks again for the heads up .

Jim
Old 03-26-13, 03:00 PM
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Sorry to bump it but is there a way to get a new rod without buying the whole assembly?
Old 03-26-13, 03:13 PM
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i went to the local jy and paid 22 for a whole unit! my door works great!
Old 07-02-13, 08:26 AM
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Back to the top . I know that each locking mechanism is unique to one particular side, but how about the years? Will 98 work on say a 95 (driver to driver or passenger to passenger of course). Thanks for any input.

Jim
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