Driver's Side Door Lock/Lever Disconnected

Please go easy - as you can see, I don't have a lot of posts and I'm no expert here.

I could not find anything on YouTube about my exact problem.

When inside the truck and using the button to lock all the doors, the lever near the D/S door handle does not move and the D/S door does not lock (pulling handle from outside opens the door). You also can't lock the D/S door manually from the inside by flipping the door switch.

The only way to get the D/S door to lock is to go inside, use the Key FOB, then start the truck. (Fortunately, you can lock the door(s) with the FOB when parking.)

Obviously, the switch on the D/S door is disconnected. Anywhere I can find a how-to?

 

Watch this video a few times to get the door panel off and then look at the cables and rods and wires

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjhYKzE_yBg&t=2s

 

I had to look VERY carefully, but when I watched the above video, I noticed a Tacoma door panel that has an uncanny resemblance to mine.

I am surprised you can remove the whole door panel without any specialized pry-bars (the kinds with the forked-tongues.)

It looks like a 2:45 there is a yellow connector going to the door latch. That must be it.

I never thought to first look for a video about simply removing the door panel. Thanks!!!!

 

Just for kicks, if she got it off you damn well better too or never show up here again.

 

It’s very simple did my last week and there is a video on YouTube. Bought one on eBay, cheaper, working fine.
https://youtu.be/h9pHl9Co_38

 

Edit . Dont know about fitment . Pic just for reference. I ordered mine from toyota parts online for like $40

I had to order inside handle assy because mine cracked off were linkage hooks up to yellow clip . Remove panel you will see whats wrong with yours
https://www.ebay.com/itm/05-11-TOYOTA-TACOMA-PRERUNNER-SR5-4D-CREW-CAB-DRIVER-LEFT-SIDE-DOOR-HANDEL-NEW/162002196195?fits=Model%3ATacoma%7CMake%3AToyota

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/400861930018
Works like OEM!

 

EDIT I ordered oem one online for $40 . Dont know about fitment . Says doesnt fit my 2010 yet says for 05 - 11. I would by oem .

 

Mine is a 2010 and fits perfectly!

 

Good to here.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/400762885534

sorry wrong address