I had to replace my drivers door lock after i stopped using the car for weeks at a time and it got weak at about 10 years old.
Lexus door lock issues.
Answered by a verified lexus mechanic.
Toyota and lexus power door locks don t work a failing door lock actuator.
Unlock the drivers door a few times and see if it starts to freeze on you.
Door lock problems driver side front and passenger side back.
Sitting in driver seat with driver s door open press lock unlock button on the drivers door to lock all doors then manually unlock driver door only.
If it does not connect the doors one at a time then test again to see if they start to fail after you connect each one.
Hold the remote higher for better reception.
Insert your key in ignition do not turn then remove key.
The rear passenger door is now getting weak and i thought i had to buy the lexus part to retain all features of security the drivers door operates many switches but i don t think the rear does.
If it does the other doors have nothing to do with it and the actuator should probably be replaced.
Using the same lock unlock button on the drivers door slowly press lock unlock in 5 cycles 4.
2008 lexus es350 after my left front door was replaced the left doors will not unlock unless the key is right next to the handle the button on the door also does not lock the car.
The guest was concerned that the power door locks for the passenger front door didn t work from the key fob or the switch but the door was still lockable with the conventional key and interior latch.
The door locks will cycle one time or two if set to erase existing remotes.
If the door locks cycle once the procedure was accepted.