FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Rear door stuck locked. A little help?

Yesterday I noticed that when I used the key fob to lock the FJ, there was no light flash accompanied by a beep. I did hear the lock fire twice (weird) with one lock button push but no light and no beep. I checked and it was locking and unlocking. The unlock button fires normally. I tried opening and closing the rear door and window this morning and making sure they both were closed completely. Then it worked fine... this morning. This afternoon, nada. The front 2 doors unlock and lock normally with beeps and flashing lights. The rear door is locked shut. Nothing I do will unlock it. I've tried the fob, the interior switch on both doors, and turning the key in the rear door. No luck. The rear window won't pop open either. I don't hear the lock trying to function at all. I can't remove the interior door panel with the door being closed, plus I have the MPAC rack on the rear door which complicates things. Is there a fuse that may be blown? A toasted relay? I can't find any info. I tried disconecting the battery for an hour but that didn't help. Any help? Pretty much exhausted all I know to do...

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Permalink Reply by Cowboy on December 19, 2013 at 8:46pm

I am sure BZ could fix that with his hammer!

Just a shot in the dark.....I bet you have something jammed in there, like the rear cargo carpet or a squirrel.

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Permalink Reply by Meestar Jim on December 19, 2013 at 9:11pm

Ha! Yeah I bet Bz could. don't think I have anything stuck. I do have a 295 Toyo Open country hanging on the door if that might be affecting things... I'll pull it off tomorrow to see if that helps.

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Permalink Reply by RJAMSOIL on December 20, 2013 at 8:08am

check fuses

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Permalink Reply by RJAMSOIL on December 20, 2013 at 8:40am

both in cab and engine bay

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Permalink Reply by Meestar Jim on December 20, 2013 at 1:27pm

any idea which fuse deals with the rear door lock/window/wiper?

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Permalink Reply by RJAMSOIL on December 20, 2013 at 1:38pm

no, I recommend looking at the diagram on the inside of the fuse box's lids (both engine bay and cab) if that does not help start pulling until you find a burnt/blown fuse i wanna say it will most likely be a 10 or 15 (red or blue) fuse

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Permalink Reply by Meestar Jim on December 20, 2013 at 1:48pm

I've looked at the lids. Guess I'll try all the fuses. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Meestar Jim on December 20, 2013 at 2:17pm

All fuses look good... Frustrating.

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Permalink Reply by DWH on December 20, 2013 at 8:39pm

Did you actually test the fuses? I have had fuses that look good test bad.

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Permalink Reply by Meestar Jim on December 21, 2013 at 12:34am

Uh no. Good point. I'll pick up a test or tomorrow. Any idea which fuse and relay controls the rear wiper, window, and lock?

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Permalink Reply by NestahEdition on December 21, 2013 at 2:54pm

Looks like a bad actuator for the rear door lock mechanism.

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Permalink Reply by Meestar Jim on December 21, 2013 at 3:15pm

Fuses all test as good. Finally managed to remove the rear door interior panel despite the window being closed... First I tried using a mini side ratcheting screwdriver to pull the screws that hold the rear window D ring in place. Then the window could swing open. However the inner panel is still held up by the fact the latch is locked. So I just cut the plastic and pulled the panel off. Then hit the little lever (lock lever) under the plastic near the door latch and opened the door. Ahhhhhhh! So now I've gotta check the connections and actuator. Sooo, how do I check the actuator? I assume it's the orange box?