How To Fix 2001 Toyota Corolla Stuck Door Lock

Unsnap the door lock and then lift it up and turn it so the rod can be removed from the door latch.

How to fix 2001 toyota corolla stuck door lock.

Car door lock jammed so you can t get the door open to take it apart. The most common cause is something inside the glove box jammed in the latch. Locate the door actuator and removing it. A rod connects the actuator to the latch and another rod connects the latch to the knob that sticks up out of the top of the door.

Peel back the shroud covering the interior components. Years 1991 to 2002. Install the door lock and door panel in reverse order of removal. Push glove box door release and gently insert a flat putty knife plastic knife or similar type tool in the groove of door gently try to pry open the door.

In some cars the door lock actuator is positioned below the latch. Make sure all the doors are shut and that your shift lever is set to park put the key in the ignition and turn it so it is set to on once you are in the on position and before 5 seconds has passed push down the door lock switch on the driver s side keeping it down for 5 seconds. It has a vertical rod running from the door lock to the door latch. How to replace door lock cylinder toyota corolla.

Remove the door panel by removing a screw in the arm rest and in front of the door handle. How to repair door lock toyota camry. First try this shortcut to unjamming it before going to the hassle of trying to take ap. Car door lock actuators are designed to lock and unlock a door without the effort of pulling on a cable and rod.