A quick fix for this is using pex tubing.
Toyota hiace sliding door lock problem.
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Locate the door actuator and removing it.
If you have more than one door causing the problem you probably either have a bad fuse and or relay.
While removing the door panel unhook the electronic connection to the power door lock mechanism on the door panel.
All doors multiple doors fail to lock unlock.
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Drivers report that the door locks appear to engage when locking using the remote key fob but the locks do not actually engage.
Peel back the shroud covering the interior components.
Fit new lock barrel and key program new key into system and can get door lock barrels coded to suit new key or get code for old key and cut new key so it fits mechanical locks on the rest of the vehicle just wont turn in ignition 2 keys for vehicle.
Video tutorial discussing symptoms of power door locks on toyota is not working right and how to check for easy fixes and replace a door lock actuator if nec.
Looking at the box you will see a fuse marked for the doors.
Can remove barrel and key by removing steering column covers turn ignition to on position and with small shank screw driver push in hole in outer top rear section of barrel assembly then pull out ignition lock barrel with key in it.
Replace that fuse with a new one.
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The fuse is an easy swap the relay is not.
Remote lock unlock fails but button on door works.
The fuse is located inside the engine bay fuse box.
It is possible that there is an issue with the rear rollers in your hiace van s sliding door.
Replace the unit and replacing the door panel using the reverse instructions.