Problem with power lock actuator

reebster · 11-24-2006, 05:29 PM

Please help me!

I love my Prius and in the past have had no problems. However, the power lock actuator on one of the doors of my 2003 Prius recently stopped working. After taking it to the dealership to find out what the problem was, they told me it would cost $360 to replace, but they would have to special order a part, and it's not covered under the extended warranty. Now, five weeks later, the same thing has happened with another door, and the dealership says fixing this door as well would be an additional $360.

Is anyone else having a problem with this?

galaxee · 11-26-2006, 08:20 PM

DH has never been into a classic prius door, but if it's set up most other toyotas, someone who's halfway mechanically adept can get in there.

cost might be high because the actuator comes with the whole latch assembly. not sure if that's the case. if it is, the latch assy pretty easy to change, much easier to change than the actuator alone.

might be cheaper to buy parts and replace them yourself if you're mechanically inclined. we can help if you choose to go this route.

HTMLSpinnr · 11-26-2006, 08:55 PM

Funny you mention this, my wife has reported that the left rear door in her '02 is sometimes exhibiting this. Mileage is only 47k or so, so age must be the factor in that it's more or less 5 years old (got it Thanksgiving of '01).

LinkBacks (?) LinkBack to this Thread: http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-prius-care-maintenance-troubleshooting/25944-problem-power-lock-actuator.html
Posted By	For	Type	Date
Info.com - how to replace car lock actuator - www.Info.com	This thread	Refback	05-03-2008 02:32 PM

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Anti lock brake problem	czjohnson	Gen II Prius Main Forum	16	10-13-2009 11:26 PM
TSB BR001-07 Brake actuator noise	galaxee	Toyota Prius Service Bulletins - TSBs	58	09-29-2009 11:27 AM
DC===>AC Power Problem	ekpolk	Gen II Prius Technical Discussion	16	03-08-2007 07:58 PM
Help! Problem with Coastal Auto Door Lock in German 2006 Prius	Alberich	Gen II Prius Modifications	0	06-25-2006 03:00 PM
Net power = Engine power + Battery Power ?	theorist	Gen II Prius Technical Discussion	11	05-29-2006 08:15 PM

11-24-2006, 05:29 PM	#1
reebster Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Please help me! I love my Prius and in the past have had no problems. However, the power lock actuator on one of the doors of my 2003 Prius recently stopped working. After taking it to the dealership to find out what the problem was, they told me it would cost $360 to replace, but they would have to special order a part, and it's not covered under the extended warranty. Now, five weeks later, the same thing has happened with another door, and the dealership says fixing this door as well would be an additional $360. Is anyone else having a problem with this?

11-26-2006, 08:20 PM	#2
galaxee resident lab rat Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: boilermaker territory Posts: 9,675 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 94 Times in 37 Posts Friends: 26	DH has never been into a classic prius door, but if it's set up most other toyotas, someone who's halfway mechanically adept can get in there. cost might be high because the actuator comes with the whole latch assembly. not sure if that's the case. if it is, the latch assy pretty easy to change, much easier to change than the actuator alone. might be cheaper to buy parts and replace them yourself if you're mechanically inclined. we can help if you choose to go this route.

11-26-2006, 08:55 PM	#3
HTMLSpinnr Gen III Forums Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Surprise, AZ (Phoenix) Posts: 4,074 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 216 Thanked 437 Times in 196 Posts Friends: 18	Funny you mention this, my wife has reported that the left rear door in her '02 is sometimes exhibiting this. Mileage is only 47k or so, so age must be the factor in that it's more or less 5 years old (got it Thanksgiving of '01).