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Does a 2009 Tacoma Have an Electric Door Lock Relay?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by The Vin Man, Jul 25, 2023.

  1. Jul 25, 2023 at 8:14 AM
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    The Vin Man

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    I am having problems with 3 of my electric door locks not working. Rather than tear apart 3 doors and replace the actuator motor in each door, I was wondering if there was a door lock relay that controlled all the locks. I have searched everywhere and haven't had any luck. If there is one, where is it located (behind glove box ???) and what is the part number?

    Thanks!
     
  2. Jul 25, 2023 at 8:16 AM
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    It's integrated in the Body ECU and not serviceable, have you checked for power and ground at the affected locks?

    I can post the diagrams later.
     
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  3. Jul 25, 2023 at 8:21 AM
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    If even 1 out of 4 locks responds to the fob it's probably not a control issue. Probably just bad actuators.

    If you put your ear close to the door while working the button sometimes you can hear them trying to cycle. If it's making any little amount of noise then it's likely getting a signal, just needs a new actuator
     
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  4. Jul 25, 2023 at 8:28 AM
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    No ... I have not checked power and ground at the affected locks? Good Point! I have been reviewing this web site, as well as, You Tube videos and everything is pointing to the door actuator motors. I guess I should check the simple things first before I start tearing apart 3 doors. I didn't know the relay was integrated in the body of the ECU ... Thanks!!!
     
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  5. Jul 25, 2023 at 8:39 AM
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    Yes ... 1 out of the 4 door locks responds to the fob. Just seems strange that 3 of the doors don't work. I am just trying to find a common denominator and I guess it is 3 separate actuator motors! Thanks!
     
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    Well the drivers front door has it's own control power and ground, the other 3 doors share a control power and ground.
     
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    Ah, time to do some pinpoint testing then..

    Which door lock works? Driver's door?
     
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    Believe it or not, but it so happens that the only door that works is the driver side door!
     
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    Yes! The only door that works is the driver side door!
     
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    That's what Dm was saying.. sounds like the driver's door actuator has its own control circuit.

    But still, the best next step is to pull a door panel or two and check for control (power/ground) at the actuator(s)
     
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  11. Jul 25, 2023 at 8:56 AM
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    Heres the wiring diagram.
     

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  12. Jul 25, 2023 at 8:58 AM
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    I ordered 3 actuator motors. Just waiting for them to be delivered. I was hoping not to have to take a door apart, but I will take your advise and pull a door panel and check (power/ground) at the actuator(s), as soon as the motors arrive!
     
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  13. Jul 25, 2023 at 9:02 AM
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    Thanks for the wiring diagram!
     
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    so sorry guys, wrong conversation
    But cool anyways
     
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    How new is the truck to you? If you press the unlock button twice, does that do anything? If that’s not it, finding the trigger for that would be the search, before I dump money on actuators.
     
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    It's a 2009. I bought it brand new. I pressed the unlock button twice and nothing happened different than before. It still only unlocks the one door. I bought 3 actuator motors on ebay for $23.00. It's the taking apart and replacing them is the headache that I am trying to avoid.
     
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