It seems that it is very common for the factory power door locks to fail on our cars. I couldn't find any repair info on the internet which was specific to our cars. However, some Toyota sites gave me ideas and I figured the rest out. I just uploaded a Wiki about repairing the door lock actuators:

Power Door Locks

It is pretty easy. Swap a new motor into the housing and they work like new. Motors are super cheap as well. I've done four so far with good success.

Corbin
'95 ESI-T

Now with more power and fewer leaks



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