What happens if the solenoid on my car lock fails?
The solenoid in your lock might have failed if, again, the problem is only with one door lock. A simple way to detect broken wires is to hold up the switch and open and close the door repeatedly.A broken wire may be jolted into making a connection.
Can a car lock be activated by a key fob?
A selection of electrical rocker switches controls the locking of your car doors. Car door locks can still be activated manually (by a traditional key in a lock method), but more commonly we all use the electronic key fob to activate the switches.
Why does my car not start with the key?
Opened it with the key manually, and the car started up fine. Didn’t think anything of it…just thought key fob battery was dead. This morning, again I unlocked the door manually with the key, but this time the car wouldn’t start.
Why is my car not locking or unlocking?
The body control module controls the locking function. If there is a conflict in one of the door locks that tells the module it is not closed or not locked, the module will cycle the locks. First, try replacing the remote battery to be sure it is not causing the issue.
Can a car lock if you leave the keys in the ignition?
If you leave the keys in the ignition, and try to lock and close the door, it will unlock itself, preventing you from locking the keys in the car. I have a 2009 Toyota Matrix and a 2008 Rav 4.
Opened it with the key manually, and the car started up fine. Didn’t think anything of it…just thought key fob battery was dead. This morning, again I unlocked the door manually with the key, but this time the car wouldn’t start.
The body control module controls the locking function. If there is a conflict in one of the door locks that tells the module it is not closed or not locked, the module will cycle the locks. First, try replacing the remote battery to be sure it is not causing the issue.
Why does my car battery drain after I Turn Off the key?
Parasitic drain is due to components in your vehicle continuing to run after the key is turned off. Some parasitic drain is normal – your battery delivers enough energy to keep things like your clock, your radio presets and your security alarm operational. Sometimes, parasitic drain exceeds what is normal, and can cause car battery drain.