Hey guys I was going to unlock my car with my key since the actuator has gone bad and noticed the whole assembly pops out just like in the pic I posted. I can slide it back to normal like in the other pic, but everytime I use my key to unlock I have to hold the assembly with one hand while I unlock so I don't pull it out. Anyone know how to fix this. I haven't found anything on this. Please help me...thanks!!

 

I actually have the same problem with mine haven't been able to find any fixes yet

 

there is a retainer clip that looks like it fell off... check the bottom of the inside if the door

 

Thanks ill be able to check it out this weekend when I attempt to change the lock actuator

 

have you found any fixes for this? Mine does the same thing, and I worry about such easy break in?

 

The fix for this is simple. Open the door and you'll find a black plastic plug on the door right above and to the left of the lock mechanism in the door jam. Remove the plug and it'll reveal a big hole. Look in the hole and you'll see a screw with a star/hex head. Tighten it up and problem solved.

 

This i understand, I am having a hell of a time getting it to line up, for me to tighten it.. Is there any tricks.. or should i just keep trying..

 

I don't remember doing anything special. I just lined it up and tightened it up. After that the handle wouldn't pop out anymore and everything was fixed. Just keep trying until you get it. Maybe try during the daytime when the lighting is better?

 

I had the same problem and this is what I ended up doing. Instead of screwing the screw by screwing straight, you have to angle the screw to screw from the right, while pushing in the key hole really hard. Eventually the screw will catch the thread and screw in. Let me know if this makes sense.

Yes, I said screwing the screw by screwing straight. That sounds funny.

 

Thanks. I actually have found that it did catch when screwing from the right, but would Twist out when i was trying to tighten. I am going to try again today when i get out of class.

 

Let me know if it works out!

 

Still having zero luck getting it to catch the thread

 

AHHH! i still haven't gotten the bolt to catch and tighten anyone have the same problem? or just left it loose?

I just don't want some dumb-*** seeing it, tampering then yanking it out?

This blows.

 

Did you make sure that te inner plastic bracket that I had mentioned to you before is clipped on to the door frame that way it's aligned correctly to accept the screw

 

i dont know what inner plastic bracket your talking about, can you take a pic?