It is a simple swap to replace the fuse.
How to fix power door lock toyota.
Peel back the shroud and follow the door lock rod to the bottom of the door.
Remove the door panel by inserting the common screwdriver in between the door panel and the door.
For the fuse there is a door window fuse in the fuse box.
Reverse these instructions to put the door back together.
Place the lock and actuator assembly with the cables attached back into the door.
Way all toyota vehicles with an automatic transmission and power door locking system have a feature that allows the driver to select an automatic locking and unlocking sequence for the doors.
Clean and reconnect the actuator.
Make sure all the doors are shut and that your shift lever is set to park put the key in the ignition and turn it so it is set to on once you are in the on position and before 5 seconds has passed push down the door lock switch on the driver s side keeping it down for 5 seconds.
There is usually an actuator motor attached there.
Replace the actuator motor with your replacement.
If you only have one door causing the issue you most likely have a bad actuator.
Remove the two phillips screws in the arm rest and the singular screw holding the cover in front of the door handle.
Install the white plastic cover back onto the lock and actuator assembly by securing it with the two other screws you removed previously.
The actuator is the motor which powers the door lock system in the door.
Do it yourself repair shows door panel removal and then removing lock actuator.
Over time this motor will give out through normal wear and tear.
If you have multiple doors or all the doors failing to lock unlock you either have a simple blown fuse or a much larger wiring issue.
However if your windows work it may not be the fuse.
Attach the plastic door lock actuator back onto the assembly with two screws.
Remove the outside.
Toyota door lock repair.
While removing the panel make sure to find and unhook the electrical cable that attaches to the door handle on the inside.
How to fix a toyota door lock.
Video tutorial discussing symptoms of power door locks on toyota is not working right and how to check for easy fixes and replace a door lock actuator if nec.