Driver side door wont unlock with key

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Nov 18, 2020 | 12:57 PM

Mrlemmon

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Driver side door wont unlock with key

I have a 1998 Camry le and I can unlock the door from the passenger side and from the control panel with the buttons, but if I try to unlock it from the driver side with the key it half unlocks then gets stuck.

Nov 18, 2020 | 10:42 PM

toyomoho

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The door lock gets stock or the key gets stuck?

Nov 18, 2020 | 10:44 PM

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The door lock gets stock or the key gets stuck?

The lock unlockes half way then gets stuck the key can move freely.

Nov 19, 2020 | 10:10 PM

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Does the passengers door lock fully lock if you try to lock the door with the drivers side lock..

Nov 20, 2020 | 12:09 PM

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Does the passengers door lock fully lock if you try to lock the door with the drivers side lock..

Neither door unlocks

Nov 23, 2020 | 09:03 PM

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Might remove the door panel and check for any binding of the door lock system mechanics. Then apply a lube safe for plastics such as silicone spray to all mechanical moving joints..