# Central locking system malfunctioning **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** toyota, camry\ **Created:** [July 16, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/central-locking-system-malfunctioning/191744 "2023-07-16T17:05:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BerlushiX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbce88/32.png) [@BerlushiX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BerlushiX)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/central-locking-system-malfunctioning/191744/1 "2023-07-16T17:05:15Z")
Why is my Toyota Camry 2002 model central locking system going off and on, on its own even when I am driving the car? ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2023, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/central-locking-system-malfunctioning/191744/2 "2023-07-16T17:29:19Z")
I’d guess it is either a wiring fault shorting out as the car hits bumps or it is haunted and needs an exorcist. Take it to a good local mechanic. Look for one specializing in electrical issues. If they can’t fix it, contact a priest. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2023, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/central-locking-system-malfunctioning/191744/3 "2023-07-16T17:47:09Z")
See if any buttons are sticking, either on the fob or door. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2023, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/central-locking-system-malfunctioning/191744/4 "2023-07-16T21:21:34Z")
Look at the driver’s door hinge area. Do you see a bevy of wires going from the door into the car through some rubber grommets there? If so, inspect the wires carefully for signs of damaged insulation. I expect that’s where the problem resides. Various panels may have to be removed to find the actual culprit. Any good mechanic with auto-electric diagnosis & repair expertise will likely have no trouble figuring this out. ---
**Author:** ![brownbreadcoffeecake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/848f3c/32.png) [@brownbreadcoffeecake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brownbreadcoffeecake)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2023, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/central-locking-system-malfunctioning/191744/5 "2023-07-17T17:02:32Z")
It’s possible that there’s a glitch in your central locking system or a wonky connection causing it to act all funky. I’d suggest taking it to a trusted mechanic ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2023, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/central-locking-system-malfunctioning/191744/6 "2023-07-17T21:11:24Z")
@brownbreadcoffeecake … just curious, wouldn’t your reply be generally applicable to most any question asked by posters here? ---
**Author:** ![BerlushiX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbce88/32.png) [@BerlushiX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BerlushiX)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/central-locking-system-malfunctioning/191744/7 "2023-07-17T21:18:40Z")
I have read all that has been said here and i am gonna give a try to some of this wonderful ideas.