Save yourself expensive labor charges with this do it yourself diy fix.
Toyota door avalon automatic locks off.
Turn the key back one place to acc then turn it back to on.
I tried to find for avalon but was not able to get any data on resetting but managed to find on camry so no promise it will do.
Shift the shift lever to p or n and press and hold the driver s door lock switch for approximately 5 seconds and then release.
The door lock ac.
Rather than starting the engine turn the key to on.
When the seat belt light flashes in the dashboard press the unlock button on the door and keep it pressed for about 5 seconds.
Turn ignition switch off remove key insert key turn ignition switch on.
The shift lever and switch positions corresponding to the desired function to be set are shown in the following table.
Mode 1 this mode connects the shift position with automatic door locking but notably not unlocking.
With ignition switch turned to on open driver s door.
When the key is in the ignition and in the on position and when all doors are shut they will automatically lock when you move the shift lever out of park.
In order to fix this problem you will need to remove the door panel and locate the actuator motor.
Automatic locking and unlocking modes step 1.
There are four modes from which to choose.
Video tutorial discussing symptoms of power door locks on toyota is not working right and how to check for easy fixes and replace a door lock actuator if nec.
Are your door locks not locking or unlocking on your toyota camry.
The actuator motor controls the door lock mechanism.
Within 10 seconds repeat the following 5 tiimes.
Use the same procedure to cancel the function.
Typically you will hear a buzzing sound prior to it quitting altogether.
Over time through use this motor can go bad.