1995 Camry LEV6 4 Door Sedan 100k miles (not a recall)?

Question

This one's juicy.. My 95 Camry's drivers door locks shut and will not open either electrically Yet, if I tap under the door lock ( with a fist or rubber mallet, or keep trying the key back and forth, it will eventually open ( sometimes up to 15 minutes trying). The lock cylinder is fine, the door lever seems fine. Is there an adjustment on the lock mechanism or am I springing for a new lock mechanism for about $ 250.00. The solenoid is ok because you hear it acuating. This mostly happens when I don't give the door a good hard push to close. I'd like to be able to lock it up once again ( It's been a few years now and I'm finally getting tired of this. I'm the only driver an used to it but, do have my days. Anyone know the fix. I get the feeling I'm going to hear, replace the door lock mechanism... In addition Their isn't much ajustment on the

latch on the door pillar. ( That seems fine) Thank You....!!

Answer 1

There is a small electrical switch on the end of the lock cylinder. If this switch is not attached properly, broken or shorted in the "lock" position, It will give you the symptom you describe.  Toyota part # 84931-33010 its about 60.00. Give er' a shot!

Answer 2

sounds like the lock assembly-  if you coat it with crc you could get lucky-  it might just be getting old and sticky.

you should be able to get something from a wrecker.

the fact that its sticking when you use the remote or the key suggests that its a common factor thats the problem, not the lock barrel or a rod or anything.

Answer 3

Wow you realy know your door mechanisms, i would definatley by a door mechanism from you