8 Beeps When Touching Handle on Corolla to Unlock

Ljohnlui on 26/12/2023 - 00:46
Last edited 26/12/2023 - 12:58

Hey Guys,

I have a 2013 Toyota Corolla with a smart key. Whenever I grab either driver or passenger handles to unlock, I get like 8 or 10 beeps consecutively. I can hear the motors continuing to actuate the unlock mechanism even though the doors are all unlocked. Note: Touching the door handle to lock has no issues and gives 1 beep which is normal.

I don't have this issue when pressing the unlock button physically on the smart key fob. Its normal to hear 1 beep to lock, and 2 beeps to unlock.

I have already replaced the front passenger door lock actuator as it wasn't locking. But I am still getting the annoying beeps. The car battery is new (about a month old). And I have also tried unplugging the car battery for 10 minutes.

Things I have tried:
- Pulling the car battery out for 10 mins
- Unplugged the power plug on the lock actuators
- Using the spare key fob
- Changing the cell battery on the key fob
- Checked there is no items on top of all seats

If anyone has seen or have resolved this issue, please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

Automotive

Comments

  • MS Paint on 26/12/2023 - 06:36

    Does it occur with both fobs?

    • johnlui on 26/12/2023 - 10:28

      Yep same for both fobs

  • websterp on 26/12/2023 - 09:22

    Have you tried after replacing the button cell on the keyfob?

    • johnlui on 26/12/2023 - 10:29

      Yes, replaced it with new ones purchased from the Amazon sale :)

  • ihfree on 26/12/2023 - 10:15

    Are there things on the seats?

    Otherwise, it sounds like there are still issues somewhere.

    • johnlui on 26/12/2023 - 10:29

      Nothing on the seats at all.

  • JimmyF on 26/12/2023 - 10:19
    -1

    If anyone has seen or have resolved this issue, please let me know.

    Google has a few things to check. Have you tried them?

    • johnlui on 26/12/2023 - 10:31

      Yep - tried them before I came here for more help. Unplugged car battery, unplugged the power plug on the lock actuators. Let me know if I've missed anything. Cheers

      • JimmyF on 26/12/2023 - 10:34

        Anything on the seats?

        • johnlui on 26/12/2023 - 10:35

          Nothing on any seats

  • barge-in hunter on 26/12/2023 - 10:22

    Check your car battery health - it might be power cycling/erroring due to low voltage.

    • johnlui on 26/12/2023 - 10:32
      +1

      The battery should be fine as its only a month old. The beeping still happened before changing car battery from NRMA. Not sure if the old battery did any damage as it was leaking acid.

  • Screamingeagle on 26/12/2023 - 10:45

    Are all the motors continuing to run or just the one door?

    • johnlui on 26/12/2023 - 10:46

      Yep all motors actuating for all doors.

  • blitz on 26/12/2023 - 12:14
    +1

    OP, can you edit your post to clearly show what you have tried? This will save us all time.

    • johnlui on 26/12/2023 - 12:58

      Nws - edited

  • Stewardo on 26/12/2023 - 12:56

    One of your door lock actuators is about to fail. The car is trying to tell you.

    • johnlui on 26/12/2023 - 13:01

      oh man hopefully not. Just changed the passenger actuator already. That's still 3 more to change.

      • Stewardo on 26/12/2023 - 13:36

        Maybe another one? I wonder if an error code still needs to be cleared after you replaced the first one.

        • johnlui on 26/12/2023 - 13:39

          Yeah, not a clue. Many of the youtube videos (mainly from the US) doesn't mention this.

  • johnlui on 26/12/2023 - 13:07

    Hi All,

    Does a ODB2 scan tool confirm which actuator is about to fail? I don't much about cars - not sure if its worth the investment.

    Anyone can recommend a good brand that is < $100? I believe its needs to be bi-directional too right?

    Thanks again.

    • JIMB0 on 26/12/2023 - 13:23

      You can buy a cloned techstream cable from Amazon. Run it on an old laptop as the software on the little cd it comes with triggers the virus scanner. This gives you the same functionally as the dealers have.

  • kerfuffle on 27/12/2023 - 07:10
    +1

    Obligatory Whirlpool thread

  • johnlui on 28/12/2023 - 10:03
    -1

    Gentle nudge. Thanks

  • godmummo on 07/08/2024 - 21:09

    did you ever find the reason for the beeps?

    i have the same problem as you with the same symptoms on my toyota crown after bodyshop dismantled both left side doors for a repaint.

    i have searched my ass of as to why the car is making the noise and blinking. from what i've gathered the symptoms points to failing door lock actuator but my locks are otherwise working just fine.

    my left rear door always beeps when touching the handle even tho the car is unlocked (engine off) so i'm guessing that is the faulty lock actuator.

    for now i have disabled the answerback beeps and blinking via techstream.

Login or Join to leave a comment
Login Join