Power Door Lock

2001 TOYOTA CELICA
136,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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SEAN56321
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The passenger side power door lock is being temperamental. Sometimes, the power lock will lock/unlock the door and sometimes it will not. Sometimes, it will properly lock/unlock a second or two after the driver side door works. When it doesn't work, the manual lock switch still moves, it just moves less than when it locks appropriately. This is true of both the wireless and interior lock button. The door will lock and unlock just fine if done manually or with a key.
Nov 29, 2009 at 8:32 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a lock actuator that is not working. I would remove the door panel and use a test light to confirm it is getting power when you use the switch.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Here is a diagram to help us.

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers
Nov 30, 2009 at 7:40 AM
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SEAN56321
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Yep it was the latch I found the part for 48.00 bucks and replaced it now anything works great thanks again I love this site.
Nov 30, 2009 at 8:50 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.

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Dec 1, 2009 at 7:44 AM
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RONMAN71
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Both the power windows and power locks will not work at all. I am guessing the switch in center console since it works both? I have checked fuses and all seem fine. Sunroof and other interior items working fine
Mar 13, 2018 at 3:36 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked for power to the switch?
Mar 13, 2018 at 3:36 PM (Merged)
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RALPHDEGUZMAN
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Electrical problem
2000 Toyota Celica 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 126000 miles
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2000 celica with power doof lock problem. The drivers side power locks does not work. It has keyless entry. When the doors are unlocked the drivers door doen't unlock. It has to done manually.

Thanks for the help.
Mar 13, 2018 at 3:36 PM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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Hi ralphdeguzman,

Check for a faulty door lock actuator or open wiring circuit.
Mar 13, 2018 at 3:36 PM (Merged)
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