Key won't unlock driver door

Sounds like you need a door lock actuator for the drivers door.

lost the other fob>>> ?????
never own a car with 1 fob.
and if one fob messes up, the battery inside is dead. (or worse)
if just lock fails the button is bad, if one fob false, and they do
its just cheezy switch. (can be cleaned)
use the other FOB, if it fails, post.

Troubleshooting is required to inspect few parts.It can be issue with ignition switch.Its not getting off.Or issue with sensor or wiring.Or its faulty lock itself.Click the link below and follow the troubleshooting:----Driver Door will not lock or unlock with Key or Remote? http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1998-toyota-landcruiser-driver-door.html
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Driver side door will not lock or unlock with Remote? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/2009-toyota-tundra-driver-side-door.html
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Central locking not working ? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/03/this-is-how-system-operates.html

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Remote will not unlock Rear door ?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/remote-will-not-unlock-rear-door-on-gmc.html

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Repairing car Door lock Actuator?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/repairing-car-door-lock-actuator.html

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How to Access car door panel?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-access-car-door-panel.html

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Vehicle door panel components?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/vehicle-door-panel-components.html

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This will help.
Thanks.

Your door lock actuator have issues

Hi,

As you have not stated the Year of Manufacture, I will provide the following possibilities:

Firstly, your wife must be using a sub-key (if no remote function). So, you need to determine if this was a factory supplied sub-key, or was a re-cut duplicate of the master key.

Secondly, the 'most used' key will usually wear out over time (and the driver's barrel lock will sometimes wear in accordance with the most used key), which would mean only that key will operate that door barrel lock successfully.

If the sub-key has not worn to the same degree, chances are the sub-key may not be able to engage properly when inserted into the driver's door lock.

This is common when using a sub-key - sometimes a sub-key won't start the car, but turning the key upside down will often operate the ignition. The same principle would apply to the driver's door lock also.

The key will often operate the door lock if you only insert it about 95% of the way , or simply turn the key upside down and try again.

If the key refuses to operate the driver's door, the other alternative is to enter via the passenger side and reach over to lock the driver's door from the inside. Then lock the passenger door behind you.

However, this is a major hassle, so I would recommend you obtain a replacement Renault key "FOB" remote (you can get these off Ebay reasonable cheaply - supplied with instructions) and program it to your vehicle yourself. This will enable both of you to have a central locking remote key fob.

Note: the remote fob programming feature will obvioulsly depend on the year of manufacture for your vehicle though.



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1. Close and lock all doors with the driver’s side power lock/unlock switch.

2. Insert key into ignition and remove it from the ignition key cylinder at least six times within 10 seconds. Your Hazard
Lamps will flash if you have performed this step successfully. NOTE: Withdraw key completely from ignition cylinder
each time. If this procedure is performed too fast, system will not enter programming mode.

3. Insert key into the ignition cylinder and turn to the ACC position.

4. Within 5 seconds, push ANY button on the remote transmitter. Your Hazard Lamps should flash. NOTE: Do not press
the button more than one time in the above step. If the button is pressed more than one time, the programming
procedure will not be successful.

5. If there are any remaining transmitters (including the old ones), unlock then lock all doors using the driver’s side
power lock/unlock switch and within 5 seconds, push ANY button on the next remote. Your Hazard Lamps should
flash. Repeat this step for each transmitter (including any existing transmitters).
6. Turn the key to the OFF position, remove keys from the ignition, unlock doors using the driver’s side power lock/unlock switch and open the driver side door.

you may need to replace the door locking actuator, they do tend to go bad over times. does the driver side door lock automatic when using the lock button on the driver side. if you can lock and unlock the driver side door with a switch, my guess would not be the locking actuator, it might be in the remote locking module.

more than likely the lock solenoid in the driver side door is not working. it located near the latch inside the door.

sounds like the solenoid that locks and unlocks is bad or the rod came off of the linkage in the door