Ls430 Door Lock Will Not Open

Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.

Ls430 door lock will not open.

Ls430 2005 sedan smart key will not open nor lock the drivers side door. Insert your key in ignition do not turn then remove key. All other smart key functions fine. It is a 2003 rx300.

Insert your key in ignition do not turn then remove key. Using the same lock unlock button on the drivers door slowly press lock unlock in 5 cycles 4. Sitting in driver seat with driver s door open press lock unlock button on the drivers door to lock all doors then manually unlock driver door only. If you ve solved the problem by now though please let me know.

All other smart key functions fine. When the car door is stuck in the lock position hopefully it is not the case that the car door will not open from the inside or outside. Ls430 2005 sedan smart key will not open nor lock the drivers side door. Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock.

Most solutions involving a car door lock stuck in the lock position require gaining access to the lock assembly inside the door which is difficult to access with the door shut. Spray some wd 40 with the little red straw attached push straw into the key slot and spray try to unlock. I am having the exact same problem with my driver side door. Jiggle key around while trying to unlock door flip the key over and try it again.

Will key work in any of the other locks if equipped. Will start without key in ignition open trunk without key open other door and sunroof. It s just the remote that will not open or lock the door. Will start without key in ignition open trunk without key open other door and sunroof.

Using the same lock unlock button on the drivers door slowly press lock unlock in 5 cycles 4.