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2004 Toyota Tacoma Automatic Door Lock Grinding Sound.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Jasonrfish_7, Sep 27, 2021.

  1. Sep 27, 2021 at 6:58 AM
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    Jasonrfish_7

    Jasonrfish_7 [OP] New Member

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    Can anyone diagnose and recommend what is occurring with my automatic door lock?
    When I lock the door, I get a horrible grinding sound. This does not occur when I unlock the door.
    This only occurs on the driver's side. See the 15 second clip below to listen.
    Thanks in advance for anyone's help.

     
  2. Sep 27, 2021 at 9:07 AM
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    Dm93

    Dm93 Test Don't Guess

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    Sounds like the door lock actuator has failed.
     
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  3. Sep 27, 2021 at 8:02 PM
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    Old green toyota

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    Oil leaks

    This. Replace it and make sure you keep the next one lubed up. Same with the hinges, hood latch and tailgate latches. They build up with grit and cause more resistance on the moving parts. Maybe a little grease on the parts that move the window too.
     

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