unkonat

I got a 03 gs300 trunk latch doesnt work. no the valet lock is not on. The driver side end of the switch is getting 5v. same on the rear at the actuator. i literally can’t find any info anywhere i look. i’ve gone through 3 actuators trying to figure out what the hell is wrong with it. when i give it 12v it blows the actuator. ive taken the switch apart and mirrored it exactly, nothing. i’ve tried tapping 12v sources like the fuel door and cigarette lighter, nothing. i’ve tried going straight from the battery with an inline fuse and an aftermarket button, grounded to the chassis everything solid, and boom actuator blown. i can’t find anything in regards to relays, fuses or anything in that matter. i’ve followed the wires through the entire car and there’s no visible damage or any cause for concern as to why it would be at 5v. i don’t have the time or money to take it to a dealer. I’m looking for any advice at all or any directions to any info. thanks

firelizard

iTrader: (1)

Have you tried giving the actuator 5V instead of 12V?

unkonat

yes i have, if that was the case then it would work perfectly fine and i wouldn’t have to do anything

firelizard

iTrader: (1)

Can you describe more specifically what happens to them when the actuators "blow"?

unkonat

the actuator motor fries

McPierson

iTrader: (3)

It might be the Body ECU.

firelizard

iTrader: (1)

The actuator motors all fried when you gave them 12V regardless of the source?

unkonat

Yes, sorry for the delayed response. regardless of the source it would burn the motor out almost instantly