$5 Door Lock Motor (Actuator) Fix
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Originally Posted by SmoothieG35
How difficult is it to replace this part? My driver's side door needs this replaced. How hard is it to take the window off etc?
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
The cheapest dealership service for this replacement is $450 (up to 600)maybe worth a look and save at least 75% in the process. The part can be purchased for under $100 (eBay or online parts store) Dealership price is a whoping $250.
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Hi. I'm actually in the process of getting this fix done. I have some questions though.
Which wire am i supposed to cut near the speaker? I took out my speaker (after taking out the inner panels) and all i see is my window and on the bottom some sort of plastic tubing. I do however see some Blue + Green wires that resembles the ones on the actuator. I have no idea which one leads to the stock actuator, could some1 give me guidance or share some knowledge???
-andy
Which wire am i supposed to cut near the speaker? I took out my speaker (after taking out the inner panels) and all i see is my window and on the bottom some sort of plastic tubing. I do however see some Blue + Green wires that resembles the ones on the actuator. I have no idea which one leads to the stock actuator, could some1 give me guidance or share some knowledge???
-andy
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I just performed this mod, finished it up about 30 mins ago. It should be mentioned that unless you have experience with installing this type of stuff (alarms, power doors, etc) then you may want to consider paying a shop to do this. Cant be more than $100 bucks.
This was a BITCH to do. Not a straight foward mod. Everything was purchased at Home Depot (bracket, cable clamp, hardware) for about $5 bucks and the motor was another $5 bucks from a car alarm shop. Took me about 8 hours in labor. The OP obviously knew what he was doing, but again, for the normal person I do not recommend doing this yourself.
This was a BITCH to do. Not a straight foward mod. Everything was purchased at Home Depot (bracket, cable clamp, hardware) for about $5 bucks and the motor was another $5 bucks from a car alarm shop. Took me about 8 hours in labor. The OP obviously knew what he was doing, but again, for the normal person I do not recommend doing this yourself.
Last edited by CARMA_626; 01-03-2008 at 02:41 AM.
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ohh man i still need to get this fixed... I scrapped this project awhile ago but still desperately need it fixed =(. I would hate to goto the dealership and drop hundreds for something that can be fixed under 10 bucks...
CAN any1 help me with connecting the wires? I got everything done except that...
CAN any1 help me with connecting the wires? I got everything done except that...