@@eloquent-nuance any time . I agree 350 to 400$ each is outrageous but the fact that we can do it our self is like sticking it to the dealer . That’s how I looked at it . Hope that helps and good luck … 👍🏼
I was having issues locking the driver door. It would half lock then unlock on it's own. The motor I bought had no slot on the shaft, but it was nothing a file and some time couldn't fix. Saved a good chunk of change because of this video, much appreciated.
Easily one of the best repair videos I've seen on youtube--showed all steps, gave close ups of important details/small parts, and described what you were doing. Nice work, and thanks for sharing.
Thank you for an outstanding video. I took my door panel off this past weekend( with no small difficulty) and upon seeing that the rear door opened with a motor and not mechanically was ready to pay to have it fixed. When I got to the point of the video that mentioned the child safety lock I realized I’m a big dumb animal. The door opens just fine from the inside now. Aside from that. You really made a thorough, easy to follow, directorial. Thank you. Now if you only made one for my rear window not going up. Goes down just fine from the rear passenger seat, but only goes up from the drivers door control. Again. GREAT JOB!! Thanks
Be very careful when you split the case, real slow otherwise your day just became a lot harder. I removed the lower window frame vs working around it, only a minute and two 10mm bolts. I kept strict control of the top cover when unlatching the clips. Also, you do not need to remove the cables from the door handle, remove Phillips screw, slide door handle assembly back and remove all as one unit. With the rear lower window frame removed, much easier to work inside the door. Great video, will get you success
Bob , Thanks for the commets greatly appreciated. That was my fist time video and doing the repair .Your added in site and comment will help orthers . Thanks Tony
Thank you so much for the video helped me a lot I disassembled the mechanism thanks to you I have Yaris 2012 and it's the same mechanism I did not buy a new engine I renovated what was already inside There was a lot of dirt I just cleaned with carburetor spray And everything went back to work as usual Thank you very much very much without your video I would not have been able to disassemble the mechanism and return it to its original state
Tony, Thank you for your video. after watching other videos I was scared to attempt making the repairs myself. after watching your video I decided to give it a try and have successfully fixed two out of three doors that needed to be replaced. You need to create a different video for the front doors. if you haven't already... Thanks again. you've saved me a $1000 so far. Tomorrow I finish.
Nice video! Just went through this process on my 2004 4-Runner. Rather than replacing the motor, I disassembled the casing from the motor and cleaned the contacts with some brake cleaner and compressed air as a good amount of residue had built up over the years. Lightly coated moving parts with WD-40 with fingertips. You can try testing on a 9volt battery before reassembling to see if the motor functions properly. Good as new.
Tony! Thanks a million sir for making this video. I had problems with my back 2 doors on my 06 Tacoma and thanks to you I went ahead and just replaced all the motors. It was much easier than I thought and took about an hour to do them all. I really appreciate you making this video. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
Thanks for the awesome video! I just ordered a motor from ebay and will attempt next week. Went do the dealer and they only sell the entire door lock actuator assembly for over $300.00. What a rip off!
Tony thnk U so much for the help. This video saved me around $655 just for one side door so your video is worth a lot. For the record my car is a Toyota venza 2013 and the actuator is the same on the highlander's model so is not a bid deal. The motor is flat shaft standard
Hi Tony! Just wanted to say "Thank You" for the great video. Did this today on my son's 2012 Tacoma with 85K on it, and the new motors work like a charm! Why pay $350 + labor (per door) when it can be done for about $5 per door, with a little sweat-equity! Got my motors on Amazon in 2 days, and back-in-business! Really appreciate your comprehensive video and especially your "things to watch out for" for a successful install. Many thanks and keep up the amazing work!
awesome video instruction. My 2011 Tacoma has a different symptom. The doors lock but the manual lever on the drivers side does not move. In other words, if I use the fob to lock the doors, they lock. But the door lever never moves. I can move the lever back and forth but the actuator won't move it. I removed the door panel and the linkage is connected to the lever. I haven't checked it at the actuator though.
Cool - I found these on Amazon for $24.00 for a 4 Pack - 20mm D Flat Shaft Central Door Lock Actuator Motor FC-280PC-22125, Long D Spindle, Power Locking Repair Engine - I have a 2010 Taco and 3 out of 4 are out. Toyota should issue a recall. Thanks for your video. I watched other videos that didn't make me want to attempt it. I will try this weekend thanks to Amazon Prime.
You did great! Lots of good information for me as I have to do the same on a 98 camry.This is the 10th vid I watched on this procedure and probably the best!!!
Tony I replaced a 2007 Tacoma Driverside door lock just a Tad different but otherwise just about the same procedure. Thanks for saving me al that Money!!1 One day I will make a video about things I do and learn on here but Again Awsome!!!
Rene Sanchez Glad I was able to help . Yes it would have cost me $ 2100.oo to change them all . Best of luck Tony . Hope you clicked on the like button.
Worked great for me! About $45 in parts and tools from Amazon. 1.5 hours labor. Be very careful with the clamshell, it is a pain to get fully open, plenty of opportunity for error on that portion. Thanks for the video!
I open up my 2013 tacoma door lock actuator. Wow it's a little bit more to it then your video shows. It looks like about the same size motor with the long shaft.
Thanks Tony, very helpful! Is there a way to test the old motor after you pull it out of the actuator to make sure it is actually broken? I'm still troubleshooting my door lock problem, so it would be great if I could test the motor outside of the actuator somehow. Thanks again!
yes that was how it all started. Fist the passenger door would not open with the remote and other doors followed ...replaced the battery in the remore and had same problem ...Did some research abd and replaced Actuator motors and have had no problems since .
I tried this on my driver side door yesterday and shut the door before fully testing. Now the door won't unlock. I have tried the lever inside the door but it won't open. I have read a few posts where people have had to destroy the actuator to get the door open. I have ordered a new actuator unit but want to make sure I do not damage anything else in the process. Do you have any ideas about this?
I have 2002 Toyota Sienna CE. Normally, after opening driver door, I unlock or lock for other doors just using the unlock and lock button from driver’s door. Now it doesn’t work that way. I have to unlock or lock manually each door. I have fobs but don’t work as well. Would you mind to tell me what’s wrong. Thank you very much.
Hi Tony, It’s not the handle that’s the problem, I can move that up and down from inside the compartment. It’s the lock or safety lock that’s the problem.
What about the cables going to the switch that locks and unlocks . If you follow that down to the clam chill you should be able to manually unlock the actuator.
sorry to hear about what happened ..th only thing i would try would be to try to get part from a junk yard ...you could go pull the part yourself and pay less than half of what the dealer is charging. good luck
Tony, How did you know it was the motor that needed to be replaced? I have a 2006 Tacoma. Three doors are not unlocking. When I push the button on the key fob or the button on the door to lock or unllock, I can hear something moving but the doors do not unlock every time. They unlock/lock occasionally but not every time. Any idea what I might have wrong? I hope my fix is as easy as what you have done. The dealership has quoted me $1,600 to fix the three doors. Thank you for the video and any help you can give at all.
tyler allen I have the exact same issue with the same year Tacoma where only the driver side front door would work. When I took it in to a Toyota dealership they found the issue to be bad actuators instead of a master switch failure. Hope this helps!
I think that they are all the same ! It’s best to know just by checking on line . It’s one of 2 types 20mm “D” shaft or round shaft. It also could be 10mm round or “D” shaft . I would bet it is the 20mm “D”shaft . And you could just order the both 20 mm and 10 mm and just return
Tony Manriquez yep haha ive already been through all the comments and various scenarios ! You can actually test the door without closing it by actuating the locking clasp with the door open using a screwdriver and then you lock it , pull up on the exterior handle and see if it unlocks , all with the door still open .
So... my driver front actuator is completly diffrent with two steel conecting linkages , i got the clamshell out and its "hinged " started to take it apart , things got to moving around , i got scared and reinstalled it haha works fine . The rear actuators are like the ones shown in youre video . Did you run into this ?
Travis Erlston are you working on a 2011 driver side? If so please let me know your progress. I need to fix mine and I am curious on motor size and if it is similar to the others.
Jeff Abbott the front motor housings are completely diffrent from the back , and look a bit more complicated , there are internals that need to be removed when the clamshell is opened , the video i found on those looks a bit more complicated than i was comfortable with so i ordered replacement parts from amazon and will replace the whole unit on either side . The backs were exactly like this video and went very smoothly .
That is the same way that it started with my doors ...started with 1 then 2 and So on .went to Dealer and quoted me 2,400.oo$ .So by what you are telling me thats is what your problem is .only thing I can say is take your time and try the lock befor you close the door .if you close door and it does not work then you are really screwed. Where are you located ? Good luck
Thanks for the compliments. Glad i eas able to save you 400 to,500$ per door..Plan on doing one shortly for replacing the HAVC Blower motor under the glove compartment.. Look for it soon if need .
Hey Tony great video! I have a 2012 Tacoma and all of the locks work fine except for one rear door that will unlock (with the electric lock) but will not lock unless I manually flip the lock on that door. Do you think this would be a motor issue since the motor works to unlock and just not to lock? Any thoughts you might have would be appreciated, thanks. Matt
Hello Mike , Funny you should mention that .That is the same way that mine started .I could unlock it with the remote but, had to manually lock by the lever when ever I left the truck .After time it would not work at all by the remote .
The motor I found eas on Ebay .. Machubichi 20mm long shaft .it looks like the lettr D on the end of the shaft .( not round) also called long D spindle
Hey Tony, great video. I have a question, where did you buy the motor replacement? and do you have the exact part number? I have seen some FC-280PC-22125 on ebay, but they seem to have a shorter pin than the one on your video? any help will be appreciated... Thanks!
Found the flat 20mm shaft ones here: www.ebay.com/itm/Mabuchi-Nichibo-Door-Lock-Motor-Short-Long-Flat-D-Round-Collar-FC280PC22125-/111198111739?var=&hash=item19e3ec87fb:m:mETANqFNBgmy6A7-sXogfPg
great good luck , if you are doing the front doors the door handles attachment is a little different it will have a room that goes threw a hole vs the bar (meta)that goes up between the plastic to open the door ...also make sure the windows are up if not try will get in the way ...
Tony, that is the best how to video I've seen. Thanks for taking the time to make it. It is so good I hate to admit I'm having an issue. The whole process went great. Our issue is the lock we've replaced the motor on is now reversed from the other three. Seems like we've triple checked everything. We can't get the lock to sync up with the rest. Any ideas?
Glad to hear you liked the video. I jave not heard of this problem only because the motor can only go in 1 way. So you might try these 2 things . #1. Take the battery out of the remote this might reset. #2. Disconnect the car battery this too might also reset thr system ... here is my e-mail if needed. Ajmsports711@gmail. Good luck .
@@tonymanriquez4796 Thanks for taking the time to give us some hints. I had an idea it was the replacement motors I had got from Amazon. I ended up cleaning the old motor and it worked. So while the new motors fit and did work the lock, everything was opposite.
06 Tacoma my door unlock but don't lock using remote or if I use the key. Did the broken motor you replace cause the same problem i am experiencing in your vehicle?
Please tell me where did you buy car door Loc motors online? What’s part to fit for 2002 Toyota Sienna CE? I looked around, but I am still not sure. Thank you very much.
Tony, Any Clue if the Gen3 Tacomas have the same door lock actuator? I have a 2016 door lock actuator that just failed. I'd love to be able to do this repair.
Hey .sorry to hear that ,you are the 2nd person I have heard this from in a month..First i would check with your local junk yard .it will be half the price or less. Unfortunately that is the only way to get the Actuator off .Make sure you disconnect as much as possible before going to town on getying it out ...Sorry. ans good luck .
MrElviejito to be honest I am not sure if it would be the same. I would think so because they don't use a lot of different actuators but no guarantee that it would be the same. best thing to do would be to call the dealer to see if it's the same style if not it has to be a slight variation but the motors would be the same. please let me know what you find out
I have a Toyota Corolla 97 sprayed WD-40 on all 4 doors on the actuator in and out looks like it worked I think the wires were getting rusted 2 doors we're giving me problems
A question I have the same procedure with the driver's door and the back driver of the driver when I finished I try the test and when I pressed open, close when you close the closing the other two doors on the opposite side operate normal
it would still be beneficial to take the door apart and check all cables going to the lock mechanism. one end could e broken or disconnected. and some times the moter gears are stripped..
@@tonymanriquez4796 I fixed it by removing the window trim from the outside, and sticking a long thin flathead to manually reset the release latch for the outside door handle in order to open the door and finally remove the door panel.
Hello i have a 2011 tacoma toyota and the back left door locks and opens from the outside but not from the inside , do you have any idea what the issue could be?
Did you change the actuator motor and this way it’s happening or did it just start happening. It could be your child safety lock if it got flipped by accident I would check that first. Or if you did change the actuator motor, you might not have attached all the components.
Les Sprott Here you go ..I ordered from Zinky86.it was a 20mm flat shaft.. I think the part # is Fc280PC23125....if you have the same truck as I do it should look like the letter "D" on the end of the shaft.. Good luck ..
Hi Tony, thank you for getting back to me. I really screwed this up. After I closed the door I did everything I could to unfreeze the lock. Finally I drilled out the plastic clam shell and can see the interior with a mirror. I think its possible its either frozen or its the child safety lock. Any advice would be helpful, thank you again.
Vic Ferrari sorry to hear about what happened. The other thing you can do is unbolt the door from the hinge and then remove the panel and get to the lock that way but you might need another person to help hold the door . I got it by myself but it was a struggle. Don’t mess with the clam shell all you need to do is get the latch to open and you shoybe able to do it by hand if you can reach it . It’s the plastic piece that I show you in the video
Finally replaced mine.. now locks and unlocks as it should .. fun intriguing parts felt out off place and was Total Mess putting back together. Used this vídeos to guide myself also used my knowledge.. of you every have problems putting it back . Hit me up 🤙
Wow. I have a 2013 venza with this issue. Just paid 1100 at the stealership for 2 doors to fix. They replaced the whole actuator on each door. Had I just done that myself the parts would have only been 450. $6 if I had gone your way. Ugh!
Should probably test the electronics prior to completely re-installing in case it didn't work, don't want to have to redo all that work again case the motor was bad or miss connected.
I had a faulty computer that fried all of my motors. Replaced the computer, replaced all 4 of the motors. The motors work now, but my back right door is permanently locked now. I can't open it from the inside or outside handle. Reached inside and tried moving the lever by hand, it moves but the door is still locked shut. Anyone have an idea on how to open the door? I'm guessing the latch in the metal portion of the actuator is stuck or something moved when I put the clamshell back together.
This happened to me . The only way to fix the problem is to remove the door from the hinges and remove the inside panel (unless it is off already) the you can get to the latch and open the door . You would be better with 2 people but I did it by myself (it’s hard )
zedek morenu send me your email and I will send you the link...mine is Ajmsports711@gmail.com ..actually here it is . look on EBay under Genuine Manuchi 20mm Long shaft door Actuator lock motor ..a get will come up ...they are about 14$ for pack of 4...goid luck
Joneses Ente .yes it is more common than you think. I tried changing batteries and then finally took it to toyota just to have them diagnosis the problem. After hearing it was going cost me 2,000.oo $ I decided to do it myself ...and that's where the video was born ..
I have installed a new motor and it works perfect. The only problem is when I crank the truck and put it in gear the door lock clicks twice like it is attempting to lock. Any suggestions?
Chris Kinney That is somthing I have not heard of but, it works fine when the truck is off ...try starting truck and locking and unloving door to see if they will sync up together ...Dont know what else ...Sorry thats a new one
Hi I need one for a 2009 Tacoma. Not sure what part number since there are so many different choices on eBay and amazon. Anyone have a part number? thank you
so they are on EBay..look under " 2pack Genuine Manuchi 20mm Long shaft" that is what they are labeled as . or if you want email me and I will forward you the link . Ajmsports711@gmail.com. good luck and let me know !!
I just took my wife 2011 Tacoma Pre-Runner and was quoted $125 for a check the $600 a door in Hawaii. So yeah Servco Toyota Hawaii wanted to charge me close to $3000 for all.
Yes that’s what it was here also in San Diego . If you got the time it is well worth doing . Just remember when opening the clam shell where the motor is be careful also to give it a try before closing the door .
haveaniceday1955 I ordered the motor on EBay. The Sellers name was Zinky86. Just note that there are 2 types of shafts.. 10mm round or flat and 20mm round or flat ....Mine was a 20mm flat . 6 $ each ...let me know if you have any other ? Good luck .
eBay .. 2pack Manuchi actuator motor . 20mm log with a “D” shaft ..
Does it have to be the 20mm or can i get away with the 10mm?
errolheadful it has to be 20 mm . The shaft would be to short and not spin the gears to engage the lock..
@@eloquent-nuance no . Still working to this Day …I think I had to replace one of them
@@eloquent-nuance so my Tacoma is a 2011 and I think I did the change in 2019 /20 so that’s 8/9yrs .
@@eloquent-nuance any time . I agree 350 to 400$ each is outrageous but the fact that we can do it our self is like sticking it to the dealer . That’s how I looked at it . Hope that helps and good luck … 👍🏼
I was having issues locking the driver door. It would half lock then unlock on it's own. The motor I bought had no slot on the shaft, but it was nothing a file and some time couldn't fix. Saved a good chunk of change because of this video, much appreciated.
Glad I was able to help out .
Thanks for the video. People like you who show me how to fix random things probably save me hundreds of dollars every year on car and home repairs.
Easily one of the best repair videos I've seen on youtube--showed all steps, gave close ups of important details/small parts, and described what you were doing. Nice work, and thanks for sharing.
Thank you for an outstanding video. I took my door panel off this past weekend( with no small difficulty) and upon seeing that the rear door opened with a motor and not mechanically was ready to pay to have it fixed. When I got to the point of the video that mentioned the child safety lock I realized I’m a big dumb animal. The door opens just fine from the inside now. Aside from that. You really made a thorough, easy to follow, directorial. Thank you. Now if you only made one for my rear window not going up. Goes down just fine from the rear passenger seat, but only goes up from the drivers door control. Again. GREAT JOB!! Thanks
Your welcome please hit the 👍🏼button. Good luck ,Tony
Tony Manriquez I sure did wish I could hit the like button twice
So happy i found this video. All my doors have been going out one by one. Nice to see a good fix.
Just had to thank you again , just replaced the motors again haha took forever to track down this video from years back . Cheers
Excellent video, took me an hour. Part# 20mm D Flat Shaft Central Door Lock Actuator Motor FC-280PC-22125, Long D Spindle, Power Locking Repair Engine
Be very careful when you split the case, real slow otherwise your day just became a lot harder. I removed the lower window frame vs working around it, only a minute and two 10mm bolts. I kept strict control of the top cover when unlatching the clips. Also, you do not need to remove the cables from the door handle, remove Phillips screw, slide door handle assembly back and remove all as one unit. With the rear lower window frame removed, much easier to work inside the door. Great video, will get you success
Bob ,
Thanks for the commets greatly appreciated. That was my fist time video and doing the repair .Your added in site and comment will help orthers .
Thanks Tony
Thank you so much for the video helped me a lot
I disassembled the mechanism thanks to you
I have Yaris 2012 and it's the same mechanism
I did not buy a new engine
I renovated what was already inside
There was a lot of dirt I just cleaned with carburetor spray
And everything went back to work as usual
Thank you very much very much without your video I would not have been able to disassemble the mechanism and return it to its original state
I am Glad it all worked out for you Israel. Saved you about 500$ per door . Glad I was able to help .
Tony
Tony, Thank you for your video. after watching other videos I was scared to attempt making the repairs myself. after watching your video I decided to give it a try and have successfully fixed two out of three doors that needed to be replaced. You need to create a different video for the front doors. if you haven't already... Thanks again. you've saved me a $1000 so far. Tomorrow I finish.
Nice video! Just went through this process on my 2004 4-Runner. Rather than replacing the motor, I disassembled the casing from the motor and cleaned the contacts with some brake cleaner and compressed air as a good amount of residue had built up over the years. Lightly coated moving parts with WD-40 with fingertips. You can try testing on a 9volt battery before reassembling to see if the motor functions properly. Good as new.
Tony! Thanks a million sir for making this video. I had problems with my back 2 doors on my 06 Tacoma and thanks to you I went ahead and just replaced all the motors. It was much easier than I thought and took about an hour to do them all. I really appreciate you making this video. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
Thanks! you just saved me hundreds. Just completed my rear driver-side in about an hour
Good job! Saving money and sharing your knowledge. Thank you. I love this stuff.
Thanks for the awesome video! I just ordered a motor from ebay and will attempt next week. Went do the dealer and they only sell the entire door lock actuator assembly for over $300.00. What a rip off!
Tony thnk U so much for the help. This video saved me around $655 just for one side door so your video is worth a lot. For the record my car is a Toyota venza 2013 and the actuator is the same on the highlander's model so is not a bid deal. The motor is flat shaft standard
glad I was able to help .if you wouldn't mind please check the like box on the video ...Thanks Again
thanks for the great compliments. Glad it went well for you ...and much better than paying 2100$ for all doors
Hi Tony! Just wanted to say "Thank You" for the great video. Did this today on my son's 2012 Tacoma with 85K on it, and the new motors work like a charm! Why pay $350 + labor (per door) when it can be done for about $5 per door, with a little sweat-equity! Got my motors on Amazon in 2 days, and back-in-business! Really appreciate your comprehensive video and especially your "things to watch out for" for a successful install. Many thanks and keep up the amazing work!
Thanks a ton for this video! Helped me fix my 2010 Tacoma actuator
awesome video instruction. My 2011 Tacoma has a different symptom. The doors lock but the manual lever on the drivers side does not move. In other words, if I use the fob to lock the doors, they lock. But the door lever never moves. I can move the lever back and forth but the actuator won't move it.
I removed the door panel and the linkage is connected to the lever.
I haven't checked it at the actuator though.
Cool - I found these on Amazon for $24.00 for a 4 Pack - 20mm D Flat Shaft Central Door Lock Actuator Motor FC-280PC-22125, Long D Spindle, Power Locking Repair Engine - I have a 2010 Taco and 3 out of 4 are out. Toyota should issue a recall.
Thanks for your video. I watched other videos that didn't make me want to attempt it. I will try this weekend thanks to Amazon Prime.
You did great! Lots of good information for me as I have to do the same on a 98 camry.This is the 10th vid I watched on this procedure and probably the best!!!
Tony I replaced a 2007 Tacoma Driverside door lock just a Tad different but otherwise just about the same procedure. Thanks for saving me al that Money!!1 One day I will make a video about things I do and learn on here but Again Awsome!!!
Rene Sanchez
Glad I was able to help . Yes it would have cost me $ 2100.oo to change them all .
Best of luck
Tony .
Hope you clicked on the like button.
Thanks for sharing this video great job 🎉🎉🎉🎉I’ll be doing the same after ordering the motors for the actuators thanks again
Worked great for me! About $45 in parts and tools from Amazon. 1.5 hours labor. Be very careful with the clamshell, it is a pain to get fully open, plenty of opportunity for error on that portion.
Thanks for the video!
I open up my 2013 tacoma door lock actuator. Wow it's a little bit more to it then your video shows. It looks like about the same size motor with the long shaft.
Tony- thanks for this vid! It saved my keester on the rear door locks. My '08 is exactly the same except my actuator is black instead of white.
CougarZeke
glad to hear that the video was able to help . please click on the the thumbs up icon ...Thanks
You can really explain things in a simpler way👍
Nice job. My passenger door just went out. I might end up doing this.
Thanks Tony, very helpful! Is there a way to test the old motor after you pull it out of the actuator to make sure it is actually broken? I'm still troubleshooting my door lock problem, so it would be great if I could test the motor outside of the actuator somehow. Thanks again!
yes that was how it all started. Fist the passenger door would not open with the remote and other doors followed ...replaced the battery in the remore and had same problem ...Did some research abd and replaced Actuator motors and have had no problems since .
So is the process the same for Driver's door or are there additional obstacles?
Very good video!
I tried this on my driver side door yesterday and shut the door before fully testing. Now the door won't unlock. I have tried the lever inside the door but it won't open. I have read a few posts where people have had to destroy the actuator to get the door open. I have ordered a new actuator unit but want to make sure I do not damage anything else in the process. Do you have any ideas about this?
I have 2002 Toyota Sienna CE. Normally, after opening driver door, I unlock or lock for other doors just using the unlock and lock button from driver’s door. Now it doesn’t work that way. I have to unlock or lock manually each door. I have fobs but don’t work as well. Would you mind to tell me what’s wrong. Thank you very much.
So that’s what happened to me. Changed all the motors and in about 1 hours all worked great . Just recto test all doors before closing them ..
Hi Tony, It’s not the handle that’s the problem, I can move that up and down from inside the compartment. It’s the lock or safety lock that’s the problem.
What about the cables going to the switch that locks and unlocks . If you follow that down to the clam chill you should be able to manually unlock the actuator.
sorry to hear about what happened ..th only thing i would try would be to try to get part from a junk yard ...you could go pull the part yourself and pay less than half of what the dealer is charging. good luck
Tony, How did you know it was the motor that needed to be replaced? I have a 2006 Tacoma. Three doors are not unlocking. When I push the button on the key fob or the button on the door to lock or unllock, I can hear something moving but the doors do not unlock every time. They unlock/lock occasionally but not every time. Any idea what I might have wrong? I hope my fix is as easy as what you have done. The dealership has quoted me $1,600 to fix the three doors. Thank you for the video and any help you can give at all.
tyler allen I have the exact same issue with the same year Tacoma where only the driver side front door would work. When I took it in to a Toyota dealership they found the issue to be bad actuators instead of a master switch failure. Hope this helps!
great video I will try to do the two rear actuators tomorrow .
Thanks . Good luck
Are all the motors the same size all the way around? I have a 2015 Tacoma and was wondering if your setup is the same as mine?
I think that they are all the same ! It’s best to know just by checking on line . It’s one of 2 types 20mm “D” shaft or round shaft. It also could be 10mm round or “D” shaft . I would bet it is the 20mm “D”shaft . And you could just order the both 20 mm and 10 mm and just return
Ive got the parts , and the tools , going to go for it in the morning , if it works i owe it all to you sir !
Good luck ...just remember try the door lock before you CLOSE THE DOOR also don't put inside panel back on untill you know everthing works.
Tony Manriquez yep haha ive already been through all the comments and various scenarios ! You can actually test the door without closing it by actuating the locking clasp with the door open using a screwdriver and then you lock it , pull up on the exterior handle and see if it unlocks , all with the door still open .
So... my driver front actuator is completly diffrent with two steel conecting linkages , i got the clamshell out and its "hinged " started to take it apart , things got to moving around , i got scared and reinstalled it haha works fine . The rear actuators are like the ones shown in youre video . Did you run into this ?
Travis Erlston are you working on a 2011 driver side? If so please let me know your progress. I need to fix mine and I am curious on motor size and if it is similar to the others.
Jeff Abbott the front motor housings are completely diffrent from the back , and look a bit more complicated , there are internals that need to be removed when the clamshell is opened , the video i found on those looks a bit more complicated than i was comfortable with so i ordered replacement parts from amazon and will replace the whole unit on either side . The backs were exactly like this video and went very smoothly .
That is the same way that it started with my doors ...started with 1 then 2 and So on .went to Dealer and quoted me 2,400.oo$ .So by what you are telling me thats is what your problem is .only thing I can say is take your time and try the lock befor you close the door .if you close door and it does not work then you are really screwed. Where are you located ? Good luck
Great video Tony! I just ordered my motors from amazon. I hope it takes me less than 2 hours.
Thanks for the compliments. Glad i eas able to save you 400 to,500$ per door..Plan on doing one shortly for replacing the HAVC Blower motor under the glove compartment..
Look for it soon if need .
Hey Tony great video! I have a 2012 Tacoma and all of the locks work fine except for one rear door that will unlock (with the electric lock) but will not lock unless I manually flip the lock on that door. Do you think this would be a motor issue since the motor works to unlock and just not to lock? Any thoughts you might have would be appreciated, thanks. Matt
Hello Mike ,
Funny you should mention that .That is the same way that mine started .I could unlock it with the remote but, had to manually lock by the lever when ever I left the truck .After time it would not work at all by the remote .
The motor I found eas on Ebay ..
Machubichi 20mm long shaft .it looks like the lettr D on the end of the shaft .( not round) also called long D spindle
Right on, I really appreciate the reply and the info on the motor.... You the man!
now my front doors are acting up.... are the front doors procedure the same as the back? is there anything different that I have to look for?
No there is nothing different just on the driver side mor plugs due to the window controls on that side but , other than that about the same
Nice video. If you want to save even more money, try cleaning up your original motor. It worked for my ‘07 Tacoma.
Hey Tony, great video. I have a question, where did you buy the motor replacement? and do you have the exact part number? I have seen some FC-280PC-22125 on ebay, but they seem to have a shorter pin than the one on your video? any help will be appreciated... Thanks!
Found the flat 20mm shaft ones here:
www.ebay.com/itm/Mabuchi-Nichibo-Door-Lock-Motor-Short-Long-Flat-D-Round-Collar-FC280PC22125-/111198111739?var=&hash=item19e3ec87fb:m:mETANqFNBgmy6A7-sXogfPg
Hi,you can check this link,4.99$ each:www.ebay.com/itm/352840949882
Sorry for not posting the motor I used . Got them on EBay..machubichi 20mm Long shaft With a "D" end ...not round ..
Just bought a 20mm Flat Shaft motor.It works great ,great price.Hope it helps someone!
www.ebay.com/itm/352608938543
great good luck , if you are doing the front doors the door handles attachment is a little different it will have a room that goes threw a hole vs the bar (meta)that goes up between the plastic to open the door ...also make sure the windows are up if not try will get in the way ...
Hey this is Tony and I was just wondering if everything went good for you on replacing your Door Actuator motors?
Tony, that is the best how to video I've seen. Thanks for taking the time to make it. It is so good I hate to admit I'm having an issue. The whole process went great. Our issue is the lock we've replaced the motor on is now reversed from the other three. Seems like we've triple checked everything. We can't get the lock to sync up with the rest. Any ideas?
Glad to hear you liked the video. I jave not heard of this problem only because the motor can only go in 1 way. So you might try these 2 things .
#1. Take the battery out of the remote this might reset.
#2. Disconnect the car battery this too might also reset thr system ... here is my e-mail if needed.
Ajmsports711@gmail.
Good luck .
@@tonymanriquez4796 Thanks for taking the time to give us some hints. I had an idea it was the replacement motors I had got from Amazon. I ended up cleaning the old motor and it worked. So while the new motors fit and did work the lock, everything was opposite.
06 Tacoma my door unlock but don't lock using remote or if I use the key. Did the broken motor you replace cause the same problem i am experiencing in your vehicle?
Haroldo Garcia I have a 2005 Tacoma did you figure out if the motor was the problem? Because I have the same problem in both my front doors.
Please tell me where did you buy car door Loc motors online? What’s part to fit for 2002 Toyota Sienna CE? I looked around, but I am still not sure. Thank you very much.
E Bay , Manuchi 20mm “D” shaft . It comes in a 2 back. Understand that yours might be different. Those are are the ones that fit my Toyota Tacoma .
eBay Just Look up your car and it will show you which ones to buy
Tony, Any Clue if the Gen3 Tacomas have the same door lock actuator? I have a 2016 door lock actuator that just failed. I'd love to be able to do this repair.
I don't know .The best way to find out would be yo go yo yhe Dealer and ask to see the schematic diagram of it.
Good video. I wish you would have told us what motor it is.
Hi,it's 20mm flat shaft motor.You can buy in this link:www.ebay.com/itm/352840949882
Hey .sorry to hear that ,you are the 2nd person I have heard this from in a month..First i would check with your local junk yard .it will be half the price or less. Unfortunately that is the only way to get the Actuator off .Make sure you disconnect as much as possible before going to town on getying it out ...Sorry. ans good luck .
Hello I'm doing some research... would this method also work for a 2011 Toyota Corolla???
MrElviejito to be honest I am not sure if it would be the same. I would think so because they don't use a lot of different actuators but no guarantee that it would be the same. best thing to do would be to call the dealer to see if it's the same style if not it has to be a slight variation but the motors would be the same. please let me know what you find out
great video .... I have a 2010 tacoma and it's acting up . do you have the part number and under what name did you get the part .
Here you go
Manuchi 20mm Long “D” shaft
FC-280PC-22125
Found them on EBay
Make sure it is a D shaft
Thank you Tony , Im going to tackle mine this week , will follow your video
Just remember to test before closing the door or putting the inside panel on . Or will have problems . Good luck !👍🏼
What motor do you need to buy for both front doors?
Do you have a link for the motors?
I have a Toyota Corolla 97 sprayed WD-40 on all 4 doors on the actuator in and out looks like it worked I think the wires were getting rusted 2 doors we're giving me problems
A question I have the same procedure with the driver's door and the back driver of the driver when I finished I try the test and when I pressed open, close when you close the closing the other two doors on the opposite side operate normal
rocke rodriguez not sure I understand the question
Is it doing the opposite of what it should be doing ? If that is the case Your wiring is off some how
@@tonymanriquez4796 thank you
Any ideas? My driver door won’t open, locks sounds like they’re working but handles won’t trigger the latch to release
it would still be beneficial to take the door apart and check all cables going to the lock mechanism. one end could e broken or disconnected. and some times the moter gears are stripped..
@@tonymanriquez4796 I fixed it by removing the window trim from the outside, and sticking a long thin flathead to manually reset the release latch for the outside door handle in order to open the door and finally remove the door panel.
Well then best of luck .would like to hear how it turns out for you ...
Hello i have a 2011 tacoma toyota and the back left door locks and opens from the outside but not from the inside , do you have any idea what the issue could be?
Did you change the actuator motor and this way it’s happening or did it just start happening. It could be your child safety lock if it got flipped by accident I would check that first. Or if you did change the actuator motor, you might not have attached all the components.
Ok thank you
What are the names of the motors on Amazon??? I have a 2015 Tacoma prerunner and my driver door just quit working..
2pk Genuine Manuchi 20mm Long shaft With a "D"shaft. found them on ebay
Do you happen to know what the part number is for the motors?
Les Sprott
Here you go ..I ordered from Zinky86.it was a 20mm flat shaft.. I think the part # is Fc280PC23125....if you have the same truck as I do it should look like the letter "D" on the end of the shaft..
Good luck ..
Yes !!! That should always be done with any electrical part !
Hello Brian ,
I don’t know if you can look at the prior comments I posted the part Mfg and The number . Look about 10 mo ago
So I did not have to do the Driver door but I would assume there might be a few more steps due to the window control panel being on that side .
So I found them on EBay. Look under
" 2pk Genuine Manuchi 20mm Long shaft " Actuator.
Tony your are a awesome person
Thanks 🙏🏽 Rigoberto I appreciate that ….hope all went well .I had to finally change my driver side motor …
Glad I was able to help . I appreciate you letting me know….
Do you think it works for a 2007 Tacoma as well?
@@rigobertogarcia3051
Yes in the prior comments someone did it on there 2006 and they were happy!!!
@@tonymanriquez4796 man god bless your thanks for the help
Hi thanks for the video, do you have a part number, can seen to find the replacement motors
If you look threw my previous post at a gent an name “bob “ the part # is there . Found on eBay . Hey the Flat shaft “D” . 20mm long
Manuchi is the name
Bob Flynn post !
Hey your welcome glad it worked out for you..👍
Awesome tutorial thank you so much!! Great job
Hey sorry to hear .hopefully you won't have to do the other doors .good luck .
Solid video, great job and thank you!
Thanks for the compliments
Hey Tony, I have a 2012 and when I closed the door it will not open. Is there anyone out there with any advice? Thanks.
Did you already put the inside panel on ?
If you did not you can reach your hand in and release the latch by hand . You can also do that if you have. The panel on just harder
The next thing to check is the child safety lock .
Hi Tony, thank you for getting back to me. I really screwed this up. After I closed the door I did everything I could to unfreeze the lock. Finally I drilled out the plastic clam shell and can see the interior with a mirror. I think its possible its either frozen or its the child safety lock. Any advice would be helpful, thank you again.
Vic Ferrari sorry to hear about what happened. The other thing you can do is unbolt the door from the hinge and then remove the panel and get to the lock that way but you might need another person to help hold the door . I got it by myself but it was a struggle. Don’t mess with the clam shell all you need to do is get the latch to open and you shoybe able to do it by hand if you can reach it . It’s the plastic piece that I show you in the video
Buy any right size motor, swap the brush or caps. Out always the carbon brush that failed. No worry about the length, flat axle, etc.
I have a 2010 Toyota Tacoma double cab. What shaft motor size should I get ?
2pk Genuine Manuchi 20mm Long "D" shaft ..got them on Ebay.
Tony Manriquez phenomenal thank you I’m about o place an order
Finally replaced mine.. now locks and unlocks as it should .. fun intriguing parts felt out off place and was Total
Mess putting back together. Used this vídeos to guide myself also used my knowledge.. of you every have problems putting it back . Hit me up 🤙
Hi can i have the link for the little motor thank you 👍👍👍
I got them on Amazon .. 2 pack Manuchi Actuator motor 20mm long with a “D” shaft …
Wow. I have a 2013 venza with this issue. Just paid 1100 at the stealership for 2 doors to fix. They replaced the whole actuator on each door. Had I just done that myself the parts would have only been 450. $6 if I had gone your way. Ugh!
Should probably test the electronics prior to completely re-installing in case it didn't work, don't want to have to redo all that work again case the motor was bad or miss connected.
I had a faulty computer
that fried all of my motors. Replaced the computer, replaced all 4 of the motors. The motors work now, but my back right door is permanently locked now. I can't open it from the inside or outside handle. Reached inside and tried moving the lever by hand, it moves but the door is still locked shut. Anyone have an idea on how to open the door? I'm guessing the latch in the metal portion of the actuator is stuck or something moved when I put the clamshell back together.
This happened to me . The only way to fix the problem is to remove the door from the hinges and remove the inside panel (unless it is off already) the you can get to the latch and open the door . You would be better with 2 people but I did it by myself (it’s hard )
under what name can i find the motor on ebay or amazon? I have a 2013 tacoma.
zedek morenu
send me your email and I will send you the link...mine is Ajmsports711@gmail.com ..actually here it is . look on EBay under
Genuine Manuchi 20mm Long shaft door Actuator lock motor ..a get will come up ...they are about 14$ for pack of 4...goid luck
You can check this link:www.ebay.com/itm/352840949882
tony, is that a usual problem for tacomas? since my front doors doesnt lock using my remote keys too.
Joneses Ente .yes it is more common than you think. I tried changing batteries and then finally took it to toyota just to have them diagnosis the problem. After hearing it was going cost me 2,000.oo $ I decided to do it myself ...and that's where the video was born ..
Thanks man!
Very informative video and tips!
And id probably do it myself as well. I just ordered 2 motors just like what you have in the video.
Joneses Ente good luck let me know if you have any other questions ..
Alright man!
Whom did you buy your motors through?
Can you post a link to a motor listing? all i can find is the full assembly listed for $250
Found them on EBay, Listed as .....Genuine Manuchi 20mm shaft with the “D”end . The end shaft looks like the capital letter D for the last 5 mm ...
@@tonymanriquez4796 www.ebay.com/itm/111598675837?epid=1323125951&hash=item19fbcca77d:g:ZbAAAMXQbjxRB3NL
www.ebay.com/itm/111598675837?epid=1323125951&hash=item19fbcca77d:g:ZbAAAMXQbjxRB3NL
I have installed a new motor and it works perfect. The only problem is when I crank the truck and put it in gear the door lock clicks twice like it is attempting to lock. Any suggestions?
Chris Kinney
That is somthing I have not heard of but, it works fine when the truck is off ...try starting truck and locking and unloving door to see if they will sync up together ...Dont know what else ...Sorry thats a new one
Hi I need one for a 2009 Tacoma. Not sure what part number since there are so many different choices on eBay and amazon. Anyone have a part number? thank you
I can't find were to buy the motor I looked on E bay and amazon, Help I don' want to spend $300.00 for a new door lock actuator
so they are on EBay..look under
" 2pack Genuine Manuchi 20mm Long shaft"
that is what they are labeled as . or if you want email me and I will forward you the link . Ajmsports711@gmail.com.
good luck and let me know !!
Hi,you can check this link:www.ebay.com/itm/352840949882
Was that a 20mm shaft?
yes that was a 20mm flat shaft
Good video and content
I have no Idea if it is the same in th 2016 .
I just took my wife 2011 Tacoma Pre-Runner and was quoted $125 for a check the $600 a door in Hawaii. So yeah Servco Toyota Hawaii wanted to charge me close to $3000 for all.
Yes that’s what it was here also in San Diego . If you got the time it is well worth doing . Just remember when opening the clam shell where the motor is be careful also to give it a try before closing the door .
Good luck also if you are going to buy the motors Amazon also carries them . 20mm long “D” shaft Central door lock Actuator Motor # FC 280pc22125
Were do you buy motor seperate
haveaniceday1955
I ordered the motor on EBay. The Sellers name was Zinky86. Just note that there are 2 types of shafts..
10mm round or flat and
20mm round or flat ....Mine was a 20mm flat . 6 $ each ...let me know if you have any other ?
Good luck .
yes that is how it started. look at my prior post ....
I'll give it a try and let you if it is successful
great good luck ..it is not hard at all to do .Just take your time and it will go smooth ..if you don't mind PLEASE click on the like button 👍
you can try with an battery tester..positive and neg
Thank you ver much!!