Sounds like a badly adjusted door lock. Either the hasp on the door post is too far in, not allowing the lock to cycle to a complete lock position, or the lock is faulty. The hasp can be adjusted, so try that before looking at replacing the lock mechanism.
To check the door lock, open the door and manually turn the lock mechanism until you hear the lock click in place, then using a round object like a longish 8 mm bolt, hook it into the lock mechanism and pull real hard. It should be impossible to turn the mechanism by hand once it is locked.
It is also possible that the hasp (the bent piece of metal mounted on the door post) is too low. This will allow the lock mechanism to slip over it and not close properly.
SOURCE: 1998 Toyota Avalon with power door locks, front
Check this site out
you need the passenger side door lock assembly kit.
There is one posted for sale in the US on this site. just scroll down for the following information and link
Used 1998 Toyota Avalon passenger door lock assembly
1998 Toyota Avalon
passenger door lock assembly
this is the part that surrounds the lock driver side. Car color is green
cary, North Carolina 27513
The solenoid or actuator arm for the door lock assembly is probably not working to full spec.
Hope this helps.
SOURCE: driver sode door lock
The locking solenoid may need to be replaced, or the rod adjusted.
You will need to remove the door panel to watch the movement.
If the solenoid is not fully extending, it will require replacement.
It will look similar to this...
In the picture below, it will be #4
Check the locking mechanism is lubricated properly. Try spraying some penetrating oil in the mechanism (just above 3 in the diagram) Wait 10 minutes, and re-try.
If the actuator does not fully extend, it will need to be replaced.
SOURCE: removing door panel in 2000 toyota corolla
remove phillips scew and the door handle. remove padded arm rest on the door by lifting it up, and remove 2 screws. You can use a panel tool to remove the plastic toggle like pins holding the panel border in. Be as gentle as possible they may break due to becoming brittle.
SOURCE: '00 Toyota Sienna-stuck door
the lock actuator is binding/hanging up, replace it and lube the linkages this should cure that problem....hope this helps...let me know...GL
SOURCE: 1999 Toyota Avalon, key fob locks doors, but will
hello the identical thing is happening to me did you find out what was wrong? regards Ellen
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