TOYOTA HIGHLANDER DOORS NOT LOCKING OR UNLOCKING DIAGNOSIS & FIX

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  • In today's video we have a 2013 Toyota Highlander with a V6 3.5l. The owners complaint is that both front doors will not lock or unlock when using both the key fob and the lock switch on the door. Before assuming we have faulty door lock actuators we need to test the system. On this particular design, they are computer controlled by a unit called the main body ECU. Follow along as I show you how to troubleshoot any issues with your Toyotas door locks.
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  • @Flowtester1
    @Flowtester1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Man I love how you take the time and go through the wiring diagrams with us. I watch a lot of other video's like Pine Hollow, South Main, Scanner Danner, and others. None of them go through the diagrams as thorough as you do. I mean they do go through them, but not slow like you do.

    • @gonzaloruiz4830
      @gonzaloruiz4830 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it’s so supuró and making the video too long just show the issue then the problem that simple

    • @brianreach5044
      @brianreach5044 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bclllllllllllllj

  • @gregjones8501
    @gregjones8501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    One of the best diagnosticians on TH-cam! Thanks as always Eric!

    • @michaelslee4336
      @michaelslee4336 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This guy and Eric from South Main Auto are deadset diag champions and I can’t get enough of them.

  • @foxwithtubesox1075
    @foxwithtubesox1075 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is one of those repairs that is not very challenging, but can get tedious removing components to get to your target.

  • @Oldbass40
    @Oldbass40 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great video! I love how detailed you are in your diagnosing. I own a Highlander too so if my doors start to not work I'll have this video to refer to. Thank you!!!

  • @sambitar8448
    @sambitar8448 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir your approach to diagnostics is the top of the line, direct to the issue at hand and you do take up the time to makes better diagnostic technician, bless your heart and thanks a million

  • @JT-lq4yd
    @JT-lq4yd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You got a repeat customer, that is awesome! Keep up the great work 👍

  • @thuongnguyen2640
    @thuongnguyen2640 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work Amigo! Specifically when you put the remote in your pocket and your hand touches the door handle, the door automatically opens. Now I solve my problem with your instructions! Thank you so much! God bless you! Helping others is your happiness!

  • @russellhltn1396
    @russellhltn1396 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Completely assembling before testing? You're a brave man.

  • @Vince006
    @Vince006 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job man 👏🏽 on taking an analytical approach and also troubleshooting and explaining every move with the wiring diagram. Always wanted to learn that.

  • @MattyEngland
    @MattyEngland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Keep up the good work Eric, you're fast building up the subs that your great vids deserve. 100k by Xmas I hope 👍

  • @TheCrazy243
    @TheCrazy243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love how you show wiring diagram 👍🏼! It help me learn. Mine was two bad switches on front doors. I tested not guess!

  • @arthurfricchione8119
    @arthurfricchione8119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Thanks for taking the time to explain the wiring diagram. Without the schematic you are kind of dead in the water. You and your family stay safe and well Artie 😊

  • @jgeorges3061
    @jgeorges3061 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eric, AWESOME explanation and the way u went with showing the diagram and how the system work we can not ask more this will help lots of people out there appreciate ur time and effort brother. cheeeeers

  • @onehipdad
    @onehipdad ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson, highly detailed without being overbearing, thanks a million!

  • @videosenutube
    @videosenutube ปีที่แล้ว

    You make it look so easy. Enjoy watching your videos.

  • @peinc4321
    @peinc4321 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video... Installed both driver and passenger side as advertised. The only challenge was feeling for the rod insert, but ALL IS FIXED!

  • @kolobkolobkolobkolob
    @kolobkolobkolobkolob 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey also this video was made extremely well, very detailed so there is no misunderstanding what is said and very data rich. Super job there.

  • @robertfoilesjr1337
    @robertfoilesjr1337 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks for the wiring diagram explanation and please continue to show these with explanation as this is excellent teaching.

  • @mikechiodetti4482
    @mikechiodetti4482 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great diagnostic and repair. Keep up the great work!

  • @ohmrai4255
    @ohmrai4255 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the great technician. Thank you for sharing your great knowledge.

  • @rickherron3263
    @rickherron3263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video. Love the logical approach. Very helpful. Thank you! I have a 2012 Toyota Highlander. Driver's side note: There are two attachments. 1. The vertical rod that operates the door handle (in your video). 2. And the horizontal rod (end piece looks like a cross) that operates with the mechanical (emergency) key. Maybe this will help those with the mechanical key.

  • @fredsalter1915
    @fredsalter1915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job, Eric!

  • @itsjustchris3306
    @itsjustchris3306 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very straight forward diagnostics and easy to understand, thanks a lot

  • @netman88
    @netman88 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the excellent video. Excellent diagnosis on the problem.

  • @margaritacruz8618
    @margaritacruz8618 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love take thing apart and DIY with my car. I have 2011 Toyota Highlander has the same problem I will follow your videos!

  • @josephneal4858
    @josephneal4858 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great diag and fix brother i really enjoyed it!!!!!

  • @j.maxwaddell2557
    @j.maxwaddell2557 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great fix by Eric.

  • @HectorHernandez-jq7hw
    @HectorHernandez-jq7hw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate this video. Cuz I have a 03 highlander and my front door do the same thing intermittently so now I know my front door lock actuators are on their way out. So I will be replacing those in the near future. Thank u!

  • @orgtua4x48
    @orgtua4x48 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Work will satisfy a customer...customer happy and they will keep telling their friends...affordable price you will kept regular customer since in this day,all car came fully electronic,not all technician is smart and honest like you...wish you a good day Eric..

  • @ganeshnarayan5505
    @ganeshnarayan5505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Eric.

  • @thefin7212
    @thefin7212 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these vids man as an a new apprentice auto elec they are awesome

  • @pajtaj
    @pajtaj วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very detailed and to the point video!

  • @randyblanton3684
    @randyblanton3684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Get qualify parts. I bought actuator, installed it, and it didn't work properly. I couldn't figure out why so I paid a shop. The only thing different was that they used a different brand and told me that mine was junk. I bought parts, did the labor and then paid someone else to do the same thing. Beware of crappy parts. It's hard to believe that the new part that you just bought is no good but it might be true.

  • @mikiethebikie
    @mikiethebikie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Well done, logic and testing shows the why, not just the how. 👏

  • @W.Khairi
    @W.Khairi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very clean and thorough, Thanks a lot.

  • @hglatt
    @hglatt ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for a great quality and detailed how-to, also for showing the brand and model of replacement part which is $40 on amazon vs $80 on toyota parts. One note for anyone trying this is after completing installation you may have to engage the exterior handle once before the mechanism will snap into a working state. Mine stayed latched such that it bounced back from closing and I couldn't even close and latch the door, regardless of locked or unlocked the car was undriveable! I had a moment of great despair thinking I had finished in triumph only to face tearing it back down to figure out what went wrong, but thankfully I discovered this and avoided all that extra frustration for nothing, so want to pass that on.

  • @rafaeltorovip
    @rafaeltorovip 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always you did a wonderful job 👍

  • @woppini
    @woppini 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a tech for 25 years, I just started watching your channel. Really enjoy the diagnostic procedures. Also you made it easier to select my next scan tool. Of the latest launch and thinkpro, is there one you prefer for domestic and Asian imports

    • @technocody9296
      @technocody9296 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      TechStream for Lexus/Toyota/Scion from Amazon or eBay.

  • @mikecont9742
    @mikecont9742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great diagnostic video.

  • @benhurworld
    @benhurworld 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing man with great skills

  • @francisdsa6790
    @francisdsa6790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good explanation and demonstration information 👍👍👌👌🙏

  • @omarherrera6139
    @omarherrera6139 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    another great video 📹
    good job Eric !!

  • @buddaclayton9292
    @buddaclayton9292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video thank you for explaining what you are doing 😀

  • @alfredoandrade9538
    @alfredoandrade9538 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job... you make it look so easy

  • @cinbigred
    @cinbigred 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Very well done and completely understandable. thanks.

  • @ufoguyspaceman6137
    @ufoguyspaceman6137 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent Video. Well Done. Professional Work.

  • @angusalamezie6193
    @angusalamezie6193 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always the best thank you Eric

  • @alpine7840
    @alpine7840 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome as always!!!

  • @redlewcra1
    @redlewcra1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work sir

  • @diogosantos1332
    @diogosantos1332 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Worked like a charm

  • @Katy-Did
    @Katy-Did หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful video! Thank you!

  • @hdlstns
    @hdlstns 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the Very Thorough troubleshooting and explanation. I am currently having the same issue on my daughter's highlander... unfortunately, it looks like our body computer is the culprit.

  • @kylepenman3374
    @kylepenman3374 ปีที่แล้ว

    Solid troubleshooting!

  • @pontiacsrule8761
    @pontiacsrule8761 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy has the best videos. I always enjoy his videos. Don't ever play a drinking game though every time he says "Guys" LOL Thanks for making these videos for us

  • @mikerivera09
    @mikerivera09 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video great diag. Hope you didn’t forget to line up the rod for the key cylinder into the new actuator for the driver side. Seen it happen often.

  • @nashgomez9118
    @nashgomez9118 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been checking out your videos , I’m very impressed by your thorough technical approach.. I’ve been to 3 shops and 3 separate answers.. I have a 2010 GMC Sierra 6.2 .. has a chirp sound that’s driving me nuts .. engine runs good no misfire , no check engine light .. would like to know where your located .. perhaps you have time some day .. ? Thanks for your time ..

  • @alex4alexn
    @alex4alexn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love these vids so much

  • @af15750798
    @af15750798 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a great video. Are you an instructor? Very professional.

  • @fabricekdk6573
    @fabricekdk6573 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video!

  • @marsshaw799
    @marsshaw799 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome man! You did a fantastic job to explain everything in detail. You could be good trade teacher the way you explain things and talk fluently.
    I have 2012 highlander only driver’s door open with the remote sometimes and sometimes it will work fine. And when remote refuses to unlock then rest of the 3 doors that time won’t unlock from the door switch too, I will manually have to flip the unlock thing from the doors.
    Any guess what is going on with the doors?

  • @efman2k3
    @efman2k3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!!!

  • @XOX57
    @XOX57 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the best Bro.👍👍👍

  • @turtlebro4498
    @turtlebro4498 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great video. would i be able to assume the same thing for a 2008 Silverado 1500? Sometimes the driver door can be unlocked with the remote but not always. also sometimes when i use the buttons on the door all, some or none of the doors lock or unlock. sometimes when i drive and arrive somewhere as soon as i put the truck into park they unlock but not always. I was told it was probably that the terminals on the battery where not properly installed but i checked and cleaned them and they were.

  • @pedrorodriguez7601
    @pedrorodriguez7601 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job 👌

  • @khalidkfy7368
    @khalidkfy7368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work

  • @jaroncc
    @jaroncc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man great video, thanks,.......

  • @luismarty1685
    @luismarty1685 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you sir.

  • @Loudes012
    @Loudes012 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have the know how and skills.

  • @vmn1451
    @vmn1451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is like School for logic

  • @chrisosiecki8050
    @chrisosiecki8050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would testing the key lock unlock at driver’s door given u any info before removing door panel?

  • @fire7765
    @fire7765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job

  • @scientist100
    @scientist100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was hoping to see something with RF drop out and catching it with the oscilloscope. I believe only Bernie has one of those examples with a keyless immobilizer key.

  • @dans_Learning_Curve
    @dans_Learning_Curve 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Like #80
    Thanks for the video!
    Life is a learning curve!
    Hindsight is 20-15!

  • @garyday3191
    @garyday3191 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You the man

  • @OhioSurvivor-
    @OhioSurvivor- 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video... I replace the left front door actuator and the door and key fob works great. But now when using the key manually to lock and unlock it does not work. Any idea why that might be?. The key does rotate but no action on the actuator.

  • @neilmurphy845
    @neilmurphy845 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank god you didn't have to do the silly procedure to relearn the door locks and the remote I tried it on my verso it's so frustrating the way Toyota give you a remote but if the battery goes there you can't use it because it's impossible to relearn it again

  • @martinarrieta248
    @martinarrieta248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grasias

  • @kpj805
    @kpj805 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are the front and rear actuators interchangeable?

  • @bluesky2145
    @bluesky2145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video but why would both actuators fail at the same time? Also I think you should have tested them before you put the panels back on just in case

  • @markrup6369
    @markrup6369 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eric -- I just did one of these on a Lexus IS250 yesterday and it was a mother!! One thing you didn't mention is that the driver side has an additional rod that goes into the actuator, I believe for the key lock. The receptacle on the actuator for that second rod is show at 16:03 in the video. It is the round gray hole just under your thumb knuckle. If you don't pay attention to that and you do not get that second rod in that hole, the key lock/unlock won't work. And it was ridiculously difficult for me to get that rod into that receptacle. No room to get your hands up there and you have to work blindly. I wonder if you tested that. Did you try to lock/unlock the door with the key? I bet not -- you might want to go back and ask the customer if that works..

  • @benjaminlevi7792
    @benjaminlevi7792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bravo

  • @ARZ1987
    @ARZ1987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have this same problem with my 2012 Highlander, it’s so frustrating, dealer quoted me $1200-1300 to fix which I am struggling if it’s worth paying that for an older car :(

    • @kolobkolobkolobkolob
      @kolobkolobkolobkolob 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don't take to the dealer they charge a thousand times above fair price and the Toyota actuator by Toyota will bankrupt you. Your local mechanic will do for much much much less.

  • @stealthg35infiniti94
    @stealthg35infiniti94 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eric,you're a professional! "We are not here to guess ,we are here to prove." Just curious, were the actuators electrical fail or mechanical fail? Perhaps the internal lubricant gummed up causing extreme friction. It's possible cleaning and relubing internal mechanical parts could have fixed those actuators.

  • @MariaGomez-ze5tg
    @MariaGomez-ze5tg ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you manage the manual key on the Highlander limited 2013. The door rod is tricky but I got that down.

  • @sulemanhabib1743
    @sulemanhabib1743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job , fantastic (A L A).How do I buy this scanner online to Ghana. Habib Auto all day way from Ghana

  • @rickariail3825
    @rickariail3825 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My wife thanks u. I hate working on my own stuff. Thanks

  • @sanadahmed4829
    @sanadahmed4829 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please video how to re program the LDA the windshield camera assist replacement for Toyota .2020

  • @claudeprimeau6328
    @claudeprimeau6328 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good video my driver side door work all right but the three oder lock only didn.t unlocked what is my problem do that after i try to lock the door when they are open all fuses seem very good

  • @autoacoustics4938
    @autoacoustics4938 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video but you teasing us with videos coming far and wide , I had a similar problem with actuators on a Trailblazer turns out it was a broken harness in the drivers door

  • @carlaredfield551
    @carlaredfield551 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Both my doors are doing just this!! My right side passenger door started this about two years ago and now my driver side started this week. Toyota dealership wanted to charge me $500 for one door and with a 2013 my warranty has expired. I took my car to another smaller shop and he wanted more than that!! Can you tell me what the cost should be around? Thank you very much for your video!!

    • @twashington4
      @twashington4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This has been my experience as well. Quoted $600 for one door for my 2012 Camry. Just like you both my front doors aren’t working. I don’t see $1200 worth of labor here.

  • @HeartSoulLeake
    @HeartSoulLeake ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, generally it is said to disconnect the BATTERY GROUND when doing any kind of electrical repairs. Is this correct and are there any code resets or other technical resets needed?

  • @baseline4102
    @baseline4102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I fix it by changing the small motor inside the actuator , each motor cost me 3$ only

    • @ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO
      @ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow! I had no idea you could buy just the motor. These actuators are not cheap. Thanks for the heads up!

  • @rayb2078
    @rayb2078 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What did the actuators cost ya.... i heard they are not cheap..... another good video. keep em coming...

    • @ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO
      @ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They where not cheap. About $180 bucks each! That's why I really wanted to do a thorough diagnosis. Thanks for watching!

  • @kolobkolobkolobkolob
    @kolobkolobkolobkolob 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I see prices online for actuator and a bit confused, some most just say door actuator others say Door actuator motor? Isn't it all one unit? I went and looked a little bit more and sure enough looks like they sell the door actuator and motor separately if you want. How do you know if you are getting a complete unit meaning actuator and actuator motor all in one??? I saw where some are 45 dollars and others are 120 dollars assuming the higher price is for a complete unit?

  • @diegoguerrero6858
    @diegoguerrero6858 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Donde conseguiste el nuevo repuesto

  • @MrJav69
    @MrJav69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that a after market key fob???? I just got a 2006 Toyota Highlander yesterday go figure 4 cyl fwd

  • @marklance033
    @marklance033 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 09' Lexus Es350 keeps locking itself while driving or with it on running parked etc on all doors. Replaced master window switch & still locks itself while driving or parked while on. Any idea?

  • @2011joser
    @2011joser 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It looks like someone has been in the doors already. The tar on the moisture barrier on both doors is not a neat bead when the door panels are removed.

    • @ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO
      @ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had peeled them back to take a quick look before filming.

  • @cjnorton
    @cjnorton ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking for info...I have a 2011 Hybrid Limited. Today I opened the door when in park. Once with motor running at store, and once when off and arrived home. The lock fluttered when I opened the door? What would cause this? Have never seen this happen.
    *Update: I believe it is the actuator. With opened doors this morning, and car running, door locked/unlocked intermittently without me pushing anything. Tips? Advice?

  • @dealerauctionnightmare4689
    @dealerauctionnightmare4689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I worked on a 2009ish Nissan Altima about a month ago and had to replace ALL 4 door lock actuators....😮😮

    • @ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO
      @ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow! They must have failed one at a time but the owner never bothered fixing them.

    • @dealerauctionnightmare4689
      @dealerauctionnightmare4689 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO they didn't worry about fixing them, it was a 1 owner car too!