Ls430 Door Lock Well Not Open

Ls430 2005 sedan smart key will not open nor lock the drivers side door.

Ls430 door lock well not open.

Using the same lock unlock button on the drivers door slowly press lock unlock in 5 cycles 4. Insert your key in ignition do not turn then remove key. Using the same lock unlock button on the drivers door slowly press lock unlock in 5 cycles 4. Jiggle key around while trying to unlock door flip the key over and try it again.

Sitting in driver seat with driver s door open press lock unlock button on the drivers door to lock all doors then manually unlock driver door only. All other smart key functions fine. All other smart key functions fine. When the car door is stuck in the lock position hopefully it is not the case that the car door will not open from the inside or outside.

Most solutions involving a car door lock stuck in the lock position require gaining access to the lock assembly inside the door which is difficult to access with the door shut. Spray some wd 40 with the little red straw attached push straw into the key slot and spray try to unlock. Ls430 2005 sedan smart key will not open nor lock the drivers side door. Will answered by a verified lexus mechanic.

Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock. Sitting in driver seat with driver s door open press lock unlock button on the drivers door to lock all doors then manually unlock driver door only. Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant. Will key work in any of the other locks if equipped.