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Old 10-15-12, 12:20 PM
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Default Driver door won't unlock from remote

2002 RX 300 - Here is the synopsis:

Driver door doesn't unlock via remote (all the other doors do)
Driver door LOCKS via remote with the other doors
Manual key insertion locks/unlocks door
Power switch locks/unlocks door

My limited understanding is that this is NOT the actuator. Anyone have suggestions?
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Welcome to Club Lexus!

It still is the door lock actuator. Only the motor is too weak to lock it, but is "strong" enough to unlock it.
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Then why would the power switch still unlock it?
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Originally Posted by carguy07
Then why would the power switch still unlock it?
It's easier to unlock than it is to lock.

My rear left passenger door lock actuator is the same way.(i.e. will unlock with just one press, but in order to get it to lock I have to press the lock button 2 or 3 times, each time the lock will move a bit but not fully lock) I've been too lazy to piggyback it, as I attempted it once but didn't install it properly.
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