Locked out

[Cape taco]

I changed my rear speakers out for a pair of Rx350 6.5 I had from my wife's older lexus and when I reinstalled the door panel on drivers side side I think the cable popped out of the little slot it snaps into and I can't get the flippin' door to unlock. I can hear the solenoid activate but its not unlocking ? Any ideas.besides going to the dealership hanging my head down in shame?

 

[Rock62]

Is the problem on One door or on all doors????

Generally, the first press on the fob's unlock button only opens the driver door. Two successive presses should open all doors.

Assuming you can get into the truck...... You will need to remove the door panel again. But the driver's seat maybe impeding access, so it may need to be removed.

You are probably in for a tussle with the truck. Be patient, go slow. Remember, force is an answer. It may not be the best answer.

Good Luck. Hope you can solve without hanging your head in embarrassment.

 

[tacojoel]

What happens when you disconnect the vehicles battery assuming you can even unlatch the hood.

 

[Cape taco]

its only rear drivers door all others work fine. You cant take door panels off without opening the doors on the taco.

 

[Cape taco]

im thinking i have to drill the plastic lock flipper next to the interior door handle and reach in with my surgical clamp and grab the cable. i have a slim jim tool and can push down on the door release with the window down but its not opening .

 

[Ragnar The Redneck]

Sorry, can't offer any good solution to your problem, but you can always make that passenger enter and exit "Duke boys" style. Just tell everyone this was a trial run, and next week all doors will operate like this. As always, you meant to do it this way. Never admit failure

Now, the most important part... Since you swapped speakers, does it sound any better?

 

[Rock62]

Prolly sounds like an ol' Lexus.......

 

[Cape taco]

sounds better

 

[Scott Wyman]

I'd go-to the nearest Pick-n-Pull and find a replacement door panel. Then go home and start cutting

 

[Cape taco]

So i ripped the lock out of the door handle and pulled the cables to the lock and handle and it opened ! now i have to get a new handle. its either 52 bucks or 96 depends on the vin parts guy says at toyota ill find out tommorow. it may be something with fob too im getting new batteries in both.

 

[Cape taco]

sounds better

rockford fostgate stereo in the ole lx350!

 

[Cape taco]

Stopped at dealer 102 for a new handle I'll get one online so I won't be shopping local on that one .

 

[Ragnar The Redneck]

So, BMW aren't the only stealerships?

 

[Cape taco]

Nope we have an X3 its been there a couple times but for recalls their shop time starts a $267.00 and then and goes up !

 

[Ragnar The Redneck]

I only go for warranty work, anything else I would do myself. Now at 8 years and 83k miles, it is all me. I need to start looking for a replacement for Rocket Pig, though. Outside of my 90 Taurus SHO, I kept it for about 20 years, I usually only keep a car about 4 years. The versatility of the GT has made it a keeper, and there is not anything on the market that is even close. Now, if the Toyota Crown was a hatchback...