I am planning to change out the motors in my actuators ('01 Taco) and am wondering from those who have done the job... which motor(s) did you buy? It appears that there are myriad mini DC motors. Long shaft/Short shaft, Flat/Round, Brass collar etc.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mabuchi-Nic...itleDesc=0%7C0
Thanks much!

 

Curious why your changing all the lock actuators. I know I was having trouble adding a FOB to a 99 4R, replaced the battery and cleaned up all the connections on the Alt, Fuse box, grounds and battery terminals. Got it to work first try afterwards, mind you I did have the battery charger on it as well, had the charger on it before cleaning everything up. still wouldn't actuate the locks smooth enough to take the new FOB.

 

Do a search of Habanero's build-up thread. I know she's replaced the door lock motors on her truck.

 

I have, but on a 3rd gen 4Runner part # FC 280PT-22125 (round shaft, brass collar) so I wasn't sure if the tacos are the same. I know the 4th and 5th gen 4Runners are different from mine, but no clue on the 01 Taco. This motor is also used on 100 series Land Cruisers and some Lexus and other stuff. I'd assume the same for that year Taco but you know what they say about that.....



Lock actuator looks like this but without all the stuff attached, one side


other side


https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index74.html



My symptoms where that a couple of the lock buttons would jump but couldn't unlock or lock, and it was somewhat heat-related as to how well they would work. There are other things that can cause similar issues.

 

Thanks for confirming my similar issue...heat related, especially out here in Az. Seems the passenger rear doesn't work normally when it's over 100 deg. Now all I need is a part no. to order the replacement.