Mechanical lock and unlock not working
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Mechanical lock and unlock not working
hi guys,
so the battery in my key fob died today so I popped off the cover for the key hole and tried to unlock the door manually. Turned the key right nothing, turned the key left nothing. I can turn the key both ways so it's not seized, it just won't unlock or lock the door. I was literally locked out of the car and couldn't do anything to get in. Any idea of why the mechanical lock and unlock wouldn't work?
Thanks for any advice and information!
so the battery in my key fob died today so I popped off the cover for the key hole and tried to unlock the door manually. Turned the key right nothing, turned the key left nothing. I can turn the key both ways so it's not seized, it just won't unlock or lock the door. I was literally locked out of the car and couldn't do anything to get in. Any idea of why the mechanical lock and unlock wouldn't work?
Thanks for any advice and information!
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It's possible you have the wrong key shank for your car. Maybe the key is worn or maybe the key cylinder itself is internally worn. If anything, just put a new key battery in the fob. Or go to the dealership with proof of vehicle ownership (with vin) and cut a new key.
does the key work for the glove compartment?
does the key work for the glove compartment?
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This is going to be the 3rd time they have replaced the door acutuator... and yes the key works for the glove box. Once they replace it it works fine until my key fob battery dies and I need to use the manual unlock then nothing.
It's possible you have the wrong key shank for your car. Maybe the key is worn or maybe the key cylinder itself is internally worn. If anything, just put a new key battery in the fob. Or go to the dealership with proof of vehicle ownership (with vin) and cut a new key.
does the key work for the glove compartment?
does the key work for the glove compartment?
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If anything just replace the key fob battery.
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So the door lock actuator is going bad as well? Who keeps replacing your door lock actuators, Lexus dealership or independent shops? And are you using factory Lexus actuators? Because if they keep failing, you should bring it back to the dealership and the service director should work something out for you. They usually goodwill it.
If anything just replace the key fob battery.
If anything just replace the key fob battery.
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