Toyota Celica remote key fob only unlocks rear doors, requires door lock actuator replacement for driver and passenger doors on Toyota Celica

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · Jun 23, 2025
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Problem overview

Some Toyota Celica owners report experiencing issues with their remote key fob, specifically that it only unlocks the rear doors while the driver and passenger doors remain unresponsive. This problem often indicates a malfunction with the door lock actuators in the affected doors. To resolve this issue, owners may need to replace the door lock actuators in the driver and passenger doors, which can restore the key fob's functionality to unlock all doors as intended.

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