Broken Locks - Newbie member, Need to replace/fix locks Options

[Celicatime]

I am a newbie so go easy on me. I just bought a 94 GT and the driver side lock does not work. Lock partially turns but won't unlock door. ToyotaWorld has the lock cylinders for $37. Is that the cheapest I can get? I assume I have to change all 3 locks plus ignition if I w ant one key? Searched for this answer but couldn't find it.

[spke719]

did u tear ur door apart and see what the problem is??? go that route first. it is the cheapest. plus ur getting into alot more work changing all ur locks.

This post has been edited by spke719: Mar 14, 2006 - 9:56 PM

[Celicatime]

Guess I could do that. Wondering if I'll just find a cylinder that doesn't turn.

Is that silver trim in your profile pics painted or is it a kit?

[spke719]

Guess I could do that. Wondering if I'll just find a cylinder that doesn't turn.

Is that silver trim in your profile pics painted or is it a kit?

it was a kit but i took it all out now...gonna do somethin diff

[DeathWing]

not long ago my passanger door didnt open from the outside, instead of opening the door with the lock off, it locked the door, problem solved with WD40 or whatever you want to use when metals dont slide, dont be afraid, disarm the door

This post has been edited by DeathWing: Mar 20, 2006 - 6:24 PM

[Celicatime]

not long ago my passanger door didnt open from the outside, instead of opening the door with the lock off, it locked the door, problem solved with WD40 or whatever you want to use when metals dont slide, dont be afraid, disarm the door

I took the door apart and tried to spray the life out of all the moving parts with WD40 - No luck - it will unlock with the power door switch, but not with the key. Have you ever tried to get to these lock mechanisms - you have to take every single thing off the freakin door and it's still mostly hidden behind the door frame - STUPIFYING !
I also think I have a Toyota remote key system installed, but I don't have the remote - is it easy to get one to match what's in my car?

[97lestyousay]

I don't know if he still has them but here you go.
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=35034

[Celicatime]

Thx. I'll find out.

[Yellow94GT]

I am a newbie so go easy on me. I just bought a 94 GT and the driver side lock does not work. Lock partially turns but won't unlock door. ToyotaWorld has the lock cylinders for $37. Is that the cheapest I can get? I assume I have to change all 3 locks plus ignition if I w ant one key? Searched for this answer but couldn't find it.

My 94 GT drivers side door lock was stuck last spring. I went inside the door. Wow. There is alot of stuff inside and the lock is not easy to get at! I got a quote from a local locksmith who gave me a quote for 45$ to get the parts (not including the labor) for another lock cylinder that would work with my existing key.
Turns out that mine was frozen and loosened with the right spray. It still seems very worn and sticks a little sometimes.

Yellow94Gt

[Celicatime]

My 94 GT drivers side door lock was stuck last spring. I went inside the door. Wow. There is alot of stuff inside and the lock is not easy to get at! I got a quote from a local locksmith who gave me a quote for 45$ to get the parts (not including the labor) for another lock cylinder that would work with my existing key.
Turns out that mine was frozen and loosened with the right spray. It still seems very worn and sticks a little sometimes.

Yellow94Gt

Glad I'm not the only one who finds getting at these locks difficult

[Batman722]

getting to the locks in the doors isn't too hard at all. Once you get the door panel off use this link, then just unbolt the handle (2 10mm bolts) and unclip the "U" or "C" shaped clips holding the rods in place at the inside of the handle (2 rods, one for opening the door, the other for lock/unlock the door). Once the handles are out, you can replace the lock cylinders easliy.

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