door doesn't lock or open!!!

[sssgood]

I just switched the rear drivers door recently, and the problem is the door doesn't lock or open when using the front two master door lock, even turning the key has no effect on it, the only way is to do it manually!! so whats wrong with it, i opened the door pannel but can't seem to figure it out, the window works fine though, I still have the old door too.

any help would be apreciated!!!

[LynchburgCSI]

Definitely electrical. It was plug and play, correct? No soldering or anything? Because if there was any, I'd say check your wiring job. The most common place for problems is a broken wire in the rubber boot that connects the door to the body of the car. Wires running through there get snapped. Otherwise, it sounds like it's a problem with the power mechanism that locks the door itself. Time to break out the multimeter.

[sssgood]

Originally Posted by LynchburgCSI

Definitely electrical. It was plug and play, correct? No soldering or anything? Because if there was any, I'd say check your wiring job. The most common place for problems is a broken wire in the rubber boot that connects the door to the body of the car. Wires running through there get snapped. Otherwise, it sounds like it's a problem with the power mechanism that locks the door itself. Time to break out the multimeter.

ya it was plug and play!! ya I checked the wires they look good, also the window opens perfectly.....i was trying to check the power mechanism of the lock, but its behind this sheet of metal and I can't see a thing, don't know how to open it either.... =/

[LynchburgCSI]

Okay good. My guess is going to be that power mechanism. To take the door apart... istructions will be in the shop manual: http://www.**********s.com/camry/bo.pdf page 21. (Here's the master link for future stuff. http://www.**********s.com/camry/ )

[sssgood]

Originally Posted by LynchburgCSI

Okay good. My guess is going to be that power mechanism. To take the door apart... istructions will be in the shop manual: http://www.**********s.com/camry/bo.pdf page 21. (Here's the master link for future stuff. http://www.**********s.com/camry/ )

dude, i owe you one, big time!

[LynchburgCSI]

Haha no problem! That what the forums are for! Hit the thanks button if you don't mind I guess.

[sssgood]

Originally Posted by LynchburgCSI

Haha no problem! That what the forums are for! Hit the thanks button if you don't mind I guess.

dude you were soo right, it was the wires! I opened the whole locking thing from my old door, connected to the wires, and nothing!! then pulled on th wires a bit and started working!!! but then it stopped permenantly , so i replaced the wires from the old door.

and I never noticed the thanks thing...lols so there is a rating for that kind of thing eh. any way you deserve one from me

[LynchburgCSI]

Haha no problem... glad you get her fixed. That's what the forums are for!