Central Locking Issues

[iDi0t]

Hi,

I have a 2013 Toyota Kluger which has developed an issue with the central locking. It started with one door randomly not locking / unlocking when either the key fob is used (both of them) or the door lock/unlock switches.

After a while of this the door just doesn't respond. This process has now reached the fourth door and I think it will stop working over the next few weeks.

The whole process has probably taken a few months all up.

On its last service I asked the mechanic (dealer) to have a look. They have just said it's your door actuators which aren't under warranty.

I have contacted Toyota to find out if they should only last a short time before failing. Toyota gave a standard response that it depends on the conditions etc and that I would need to take it to a Toyota Service Center (planning to when I can get a day off work).

I don't believe it is the actuators but rather a fuse or relay as they have all gone in succession and from what I have read online about them.

I can't believe that they would last for only a short period. I have had a 93 Subaru Impreza which had remote central locking fitted and it never stopped. 

I am wondering if anyone else has had this or a similar thing happen to them? If so what was the fix and did Toyota cover anything? Or know of any aftermarket central locking kits for the car?

Thanks in advance for any advice and suggestions.

[trentmeyer23]

They will likely all be on the same relay and fuse.

[11/16Aurion 12Kluger]

Easy fix to try first.. reset the ecu and see if that returns it back to normal. 

[iDi0t]

Hi,

Do you know how to reset the ECU and are there any potential issues I might face in doing this?

 

Thanks

 

Edited August 26, 2018 by iDi0t

[iDi0t]

6 hours ago, 11/16Aurion 12Kluger said:

Easy fix to try first.. reset the ecu and see if that returns it back to normal. 

 

[11/16Aurion 12Kluger]

Disconnect the negative battery terminal for 10-20 minutes then reconnect.
You will need to reset your radio station presets, maybe the clock and with the drivers door lock button, lock then unlock the doors.
If you dont do the last thing your tailgate wont open.

 

 

[Axle]

On 8/27/2018 at 6:07 PM, 11/16Aurion 12Kluger said:

Disconnect the negative battery terminal for 10-20 minutes then reconnect.
You will need to reset your radio station presets, maybe the clock and with the drivers door lock button, lock then unlock the doors.
If you dont do the last thing your tailgate wont open.

"The drivers door lock button" is that the button on the outside door handle, or the internal central locking button?"

I have a similar Issue with the OP, my front passenger door started to not lock or unlock intermittently about 5 weeks ago and now its my drivers door. It's a 2013 Kluger Grande. the issue is intermittent is more faulty than not. 

 

 

[TWF]

On 8/27/2018 at 6:07 PM, 11/16Aurion 12Kluger said:

Disconnect the negative battery terminal for 10-20 minutes then reconnect.
You will need to reset your radio station presets, maybe the clock and with the drivers door lock button, lock then unlock the doors.
If you dont do the last thing your tailgate wont open.

 

 

 

[TWF]

Could previous owners advise the action required to address the central locking problem of one door failing to lock / unlock, followed by another door a month or 2 later. 
my daughter has a Kluger KXR. 2WD  later 2013 build, 1st. Registered April -14, had done less than 95,000 klms when 1st front door failed, now the front passenger door has failed also.

is it a case of having to purchase new door locking mechanism? 

[Russell W]

Hi I have a 2012 Kluger and have replaced 5 of the actuators in the past now I have all 4 failing but Toyota wants $2500 to replace them for the 3rd time wish I could find an aftermarket product 

extremely frustrated owner

[ozieagle]

Hi,

On other cars I have used motors from Jaycar. About $22 each.

https://www.jaycar.com.au/master-door-lock-actuator/p/LR8815?pos=1&queryId=8c15ea33d11ace2de30137167940194f

Note that there are two types, a master and a slave. The master controls the slave(s).

I have retro fitted them to my two classic cars, and for years now I've only had one fail. Not sure why you are having such a high failure rate. Maybe you need to check the linkages and the lock mechanism for undue stiffness. 

Another thought, is your electrical system OK or is the alternator putting out too many volts.

 

Herb

Edited June 11, 2023 by ozieagle