Just letting any future readers know that the posts above are right on point. Had this problem on my 2003 and now on my 2005. Kind of freaks you out the first time you make that hard right. I'm taking my 2005 in for regular maintance and to get the sulfer smell eliminated next week so I'll...
Just wanted to add my experience since I was very disappointed in my 2003's door locks.
Owned a 2003 Limited V6 and driver's door lock stopped working about 20,000 in. Bad actuator replaced under warranty. About 40,000 miles in (warranty had expired) the passenger door lock started sticking...
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Very nice looking 4Runner. Congrats.
I especially like the Titanium color. . . but I'm biased having owned a Titanium V6 Limited, and having just purchased Tuesday a Titanium V8 Limited. I always liked the Titanium color roof rack and its nice they kept it on the Sport Edition...