Keyless Remote Entry Problem

2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
108,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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BOB SHENK
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2002 Toyota Highlander
It is becoming increasingly harder to gain entry
on the driver side door. It started several months ago - the keyless remote would not lock or unlock the driver side door (it works for the other doors). I used the key to gain entry - now the key is not always working. I'm afraid that I soon will be crawling over the center console to get to the driver's seat! I am reluctant to take it to the Toyota dealer due to the expense I will probably incur. Thanks for any help you can provide!
Nov 22, 2010 at 9:46 PM
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MERLIN2021
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It sounds like the electric actuator is sticking, you need to remove the panel and operate the switch, does the actuator move? Now disconnect the actuator and use the key, does it work?
Nov 22, 2010 at 9:57 PM
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BOB SHENK
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How about switching me to Rasmataz - he seems more willing to
provide answers that actually help!
Nov 23, 2010 at 6:02 PM
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MERLIN2021
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there is nothing. magic about a frozen actutor did you check.lt?
Nov 23, 2010 at 6:17 PM