All toyota vehicles with an automatic transmission and power door locking system have a feature that allows the driver to select an automatic locking and unlocking sequence for the doors.
Toyota door avalon automatic locks off.
When the key is in the ignition and in the on position and when all doors are shut they will automatically lock when you move the shift lever out of park.
Automatic locking and unlocking modes step 1.
In order to fix this problem you will need to remove the door panel and locate the actuator motor.
Turn ignition switch off remove key insert key turn ignition switch on.
Typically you will hear a buzzing sound prior to it quitting altogether.
With ignition switch turned to on open driver s door.
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The actuator motor controls the door lock mechanism.
Turn the key back one place to acc then turn it back to on.
Rather than starting the engine turn the key to on.
Over time through use this motor can go bad.
I tried to find for avalon but was not able to get any data on resetting but managed to find on camry so no promise it will do.
There are four modes from which to choose.
The door lock ac.
Shift the shift lever to p or n and press and hold the driver s door lock switch for approximately 5 seconds and then release.
Use the same procedure to cancel the function.
Mode 1 this mode connects the shift position with automatic door locking but notably not unlocking.
Turn off your car close all the doors and leave your seat belt off.
When the seat belt light flashes in the dashboard press the unlock button on the door and keep it pressed for about 5 seconds.
Save yourself expensive labor charges with this do it yourself diy fix.
Mode 2 this mode simply turns off the feature.