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Old 03-06-23, 02:18 PM
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Default Driver's door won't unlock

2014 RX350 F-Sport used to detect key and unlock the driver's door. It detects but only unlocks the other doors. It used to work but I have to pull the metal key out of the fob and manually unlock it. Any suggestions? I know. First World problems. Thanks so much in advance.
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Few things I would suggest
1. Narrow down the problem:
Try unlocking from inside by thumb lever, electronic unlock button
Does the lock work with the FOB

2. Use the search feature as most likely you are not the first person to run into this problem.

If you are open to accepting my guess ... lock actuator is worn out and needs to be replaced. You will find lots of information if you search on "lock actuator" in RX third gen forum.

Please pardon my guess [if it is proven wrong], but this is the best I can do, given the information that was posted.

Salim
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Old 03-06-23, 02:56 PM
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Really appreciate this! Thank you!

Originally Posted by salimshah
Few things I would suggest
1. Narrow down the problem:
Try unlocking from inside by thumb lever, electronic unlock button
Does the lock work with the FOB

2. Use the search feature as most likely you are not the first person to run into this problem.

If you are open to accepting my guess ... lock actuator is worn out and needs to be replaced. You will find lots of information if you search on "lock actuator" in RX third gen forum.

Please pardon my guess [if it is proven wrong], but this is the best I can do, given the information that was posted.

Salim
Old 03-09-23, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by salimshah
Few things I would suggest
1. Narrow down the problem:
Try unlocking from inside by thumb lever, electronic unlock button
Does the lock work with the FOB

2. Use the search feature as most likely you are not the first person to run into this problem.

If you are open to accepting my guess ... lock actuator is worn out and needs to be replaced. You will find lots of information if you search on "lock actuator" in RX third gen forum.

Please pardon my guess [if it is proven wrong], but this is the best I can do, given the information that was posted.

Salim
It's fixed! It was just a $35 lock actuator part and I did it myself! 1000 Thank yous!
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