Door locks and a/c

I have an 05 prerunner v6 and for some reason my door locks are wonky. I had then replaced under warranty but now they are failing again.. I have 89,000 miles and the driver door and the passenger rear do not lock or unlock with the keyfob... Anyone else have this issue? Its a tons of money to get em fixed so I guess I'm gonna just use the key .... My question is this.. When u stick the key in and turn the lock manually all doors lock and unlock perfectly.. Aren't u just hitting an electric switch? Why would the doors not respond to the keyfob? Battery on keyfob has been changed.



Also I have the stupid blower motor resister issue that plagues this truck... I hope a shop will replace the resister for cheap

 

To add tot his I keep getting mailing from the dealership about tsb's or whatever u call em... I personally hate my dealership because I think that they are a bunch of crooks.. They take forever to do anything and dropping or truck off is an all day affair.

Is the spiral cable replacement really a big deal?

 

It could be if you get in a wreck and the SRS/Airbag System doesn't work.

 

But you'll get indications in the cab if it fails...unless it fails as the accident occurs.

 

I'm more interested in replies to the door lock failing.. Anyone have this?

 

There has been talk before about the lock actuators being a POS. Poeple have done a removal and disassembly to clean the gunk out of them. That will work for some time but it will happen again

 

I love how active this board is. You post and get replies fast!!!


I'm really jonesing for one of those new 4 runners. I always have liked 4 runners.

To bad I don't have the money.

 

I am on my phone and it wont search but I bet if you punch in door lock actuators there will be some good info on how to remove and clean