How To Fix 2001 Toyota Corolla Stuck Door Lock

The most common cause is something inside the glove box jammed in the latch.

How to fix 2001 toyota corolla stuck door lock.

How to replace door lock cylinder toyota corolla. Peel back the shroud covering the interior components. Car door lock actuators are designed to lock and unlock a door without the effort of pulling on a cable and rod. How to repair door lock toyota cars.

While removing the door panel unhook the electronic connection to the power door lock mechanism on the door panel. Years 1991 to 2002. Push glove box door release and gently insert a flat putty knife plastic knife or similar type tool in the groove of door gently try to pry open the door. Years 1990 to 2010.

Car door lock jammed so you can t get the door open to take it apart. First try this shortcut to unjamming it before going to the hassle of trying to take ap. Locate the door actuator and removing it. Unsnap the door lock and then lift it up and turn it so the rod can be removed from the door latch.

Remove the door panel by removing a screw in the arm rest and in front of the door handle. 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. In some cars the door lock actuator is positioned below the latch. It has a vertical rod running from the door lock to the door latch.