A concern with centralized closure is relatively annoying. From time to time it can also be dangerous, simply because we can be stuck in it. Depending on the vehicle models, the central locking systems are activated automatically when you close the doors, for others you will have to activate it manually. We will see in this article what will be the most regular malfunctions and what to do to solve them.
The central locking of your Toyota Tercel no longer works
Different symptoms may help you find the fault. In particular according to the number of doors affected by your problem. Let's take a closer look.
Toyota Tercel: central locking does not work on one of the doors
To begin, try to lock the door manually. If this does not show any complications, it means that your mechanism is in good working order. So your problem is coming from somewhere else upstream. In most cases this is a problem originating from a short circuit. In order to control it it's very easy! You will need to disassemble the interior of the door of your Toyota Tercel by removing the trim. Follow the electrical cables from the locking device. So check the electrical connections but also the condition of the cable. It will thus be necessary to rectify the problem in question. If, on the other hand, closing is difficult manually and with the buttons, this means that it is the mechanism which presents a problem. Don't worry, all you have to do is oil it or replace it if it is completely damaged.
Toyota Tercel: central locking does not work at all
This is a very unpleasant problem. The central locking of ette Toyota Tercel does not really work anymore. The cause of the problem is not obvious to reveal. So let's see the most common malfunctions.
Replace fuses on your Toyota Tercel
The problem may be caused by a fuse wire rack. It is rather simple to discern visually. In this case you can imagine what you need to do, you just have to change it. It is a relatively rare problem however it could happen.
General feeding problem
If your vehicle ever has a general power problem, it is rare that only the lock does not work. So do not worry, this is probably not the problem you will not be on this article if it was. However, it sometimes happens that there is a contact problem from the power supply to the central locking device. We will have to deoxidize the connection or replace the wire. It is easy to repair , the most complicated is to find the short circuit.
Toyota Tercel: Change your key battery
It is quite possible that the key no longer has a battery! We can sometimes omit this problem, but it is the key that controls the locking system. In this case it is all the more commode , you just have to disassemble the key, using a flat screwdriver for example, and change the battery inside. You can leave a comment if your problem is not inside this file, to help other Toyota Tercel owners! Good road.