98 Es300 Door Lock Sensor Switch

[Keith Richards]

I've been having an intermittent issue in my 98 ES300 Door Lock Sensor Switch (driver's door). The lock system and the alarm activation operate normally, but sometimes the sensor in the lock actuator is unable to deactivate the alarm and makes it to set off. Since it only happens with the driver's side lock, I have been unlocking the car with the key in the passenger's door. Is there any way to fix this problem without having to buy the very expensive Lexus lock actuator?

[George_Jetson]

Buy the parts used, on ebay. Test it thoughly before you install it.

[Keith Richards]

Buy the parts used, on ebay. Test it thoughly before you install it.

Thanks for the input. I've found only one (99.00) on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-lexus-es...s#ht_500wt_1182

The seller, however, does not ship internationally. :(