lex400pshR

Hi, I was wondering if U guys know whats up with my car.....

My key no longer locks or unlocks the car, I never Had a problem Like this....
I just changed the batteries like 1-2 months ago.

First it started off just not locking....then it was fine, Like it won't work at night time but when I start the car in the morning its fine...

The last week its not even working at all....

Any idea's?

1) battery in key is new
2) battery in car is new Optima Yellow Top

rgarjr

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Maybe it's time for a new key.

GS4DOUGIE

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lock actuator. bummer, do a seach for symptoms and I think there's talk of a group buy on these.

Good Luck-

Doug

rominl

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using the lock button from the driver side, can you lock/unlock the door? if no, then it's the actuators. if yes, it's something else

tofu_house

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this happens to my gs sometimes... but i dont got the cash to get an acutator... what i do is put my key into the actual keyhole on the driver's side door and lock it manually... and then i take the key out and use the button to unlock it... the car usually responds and i can lock it with the button... i'm thinking of going to lexus or writing a letter to complain... a problem like this is unacceptable in such a fine and expensive vehicle...

lex400pshR

How much for the actuator? is it expensive?
thanx

rgarjr

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How much are these so called actuators anyhow?

rominl

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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=107337

read towards the end

LStyle

Call me crazy, but unless you have a lot miles on your car, you should have warranty.

corkycal

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last quote for an actuator was around 210-230 at carson toyota just for the part. it look kinda hard to replace since you need small hands and a torx wrench.

rominl

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with the gb it's about 180

GS4DOUGIE

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If you are still under warranty, the dealer should cover the cost for replacement as was the case for me.

Doug

tofu_house

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oh really? hahah i guess thats a good idea.... btw... i have 72k on my car...

will33184

happened to me too

only the drivers lock actuator

i had it replaced for like ~320 including install at LMS

i think its 270 from regular dealers

a bit lower at carson.

Lyrical

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Does anyone that has replaced the battery, know any tricks to unlocking the screw to it? All my mini-screwdrivers to fit that started to bend when i tried to unlock it

My battery's almost dead too..