Keyless entry issue

[flash22]

Must be something daft, a loose plug or bubble gum in the latch

[JohnGW]

Biggest problem with intermittent faults is when you need things to stop working they bloodywell won't. The doors have been fine for days but I am ready and armed waiting for the next fail point. 🤬

[JohnGW]

Doors still working fine, maybe pulling connections and re inserting has sorted it, who knows for now but I have a drivers door switch unit ready and waiting if it plays up again.

[JohnGW]

Still not missed a beat! 😊

[JohnGW]

Since manually operating the door locking using Techstream, there have been no issues at all.

[flash22]

Getting old and crotchety just needed some air and a workout

[JohnGW]

I know I am but still happy the Estima's working again. 😂

[Michael Sm]

Hi , having similar issues with estima 

What is techstream and how do you get it ?

Thanks 

Michael 

[JohnGW]

Techstream is Toyota's internal software. It can be obtained via the web and can be made to run on a laptop. 

[Michael Sm]

Thanks will look into this now .. having similar intermittent issues with estima hybrid 

[Brenw]

Same issue with my Estima John. 

Can you tell me where you got your lock actuator from @JohnGW? 

Your lock still gong strong since the lashings of lube? 

[JohnGW]

Brenw,

I didnt replace the actuator, although Amazon have the motor if needed. Yes gave it lots of de oxidising cleaner spray which seemed to help a bit but not consistently.  The thing that seems to have fixed it as Its not missed a beat since was using the Toyota Techstream software to operate the lock mechanism via the lap top, beyond that I dont know but it has stopped messing about.

[Brenw]

Okay spot on John, thanks. 

I have an old laptop and a copy of TS, do I also need a certain type of USB cable? I already use a odblink lx that works grand with phone. 

[JohnGW]

You need a Toyota compatible mini VCI cable.  

[Brenw]

Just chiming back in here to say that using Toyota Techstream software to operate the lock mechanism has worked for me too and now doors open/close without issue. 🤘