Door Lock Acutuators DIY ???
#527
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Job complete..didn't break my labor time for the previous driver's side. Still 4 hrs..taking apart the plastic motor assembly took some time as I did not want to break it knowing the retail price. Video was spot on, the gear puller was definitely needed, I would've bent the shaft if I tried it some other way. Old motor smelled like burning electronics..yuck. All good now for $20 and a bunch of my time. Someone needs to make a vid for the rears, as thats the only original actuator motors left on my car..lol.
#529
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Cable
I have notices that a few people have purchased new actuators. Would anyone be willing to sell me the cable off the old one (the one with the plastic end)? I broke mine while replacing the motor.
#530
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i have been trying to come across some used actuators so i can find a cable that will work for people but i havent taken mine out again in awhile....
chris will be removing mine next time and i will measure it and maybe we can find one
#531
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I found these two:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-pk-...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-r...Q5fAccessories
Any differences other than price? Also is there anything else I need to replace the actuator? I have to change both fronts and one rear ...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-pk-...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-r...Q5fAccessories
Any differences other than price? Also is there anything else I need to replace the actuator? I have to change both fronts and one rear ...
#532
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I found these two:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-pk-...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-r...Q5fAccessories
Any differences other than price? Also is there anything else I need to replace the actuator? I have to change both fronts and one rear ...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-pk-...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-r...Q5fAccessories
Any differences other than price? Also is there anything else I need to replace the actuator? I have to change both fronts and one rear ...
No, I got mine from your second link(same guy too)
Front door's are easy to do
I had a hard time with the rear
#534
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Yea all you need is the motors
But if I was you I would buy an extra 1 or 2
I broke two motors when putting back the gear
If you watch the DIY video on youtube its very easy
Part 1
Rear doors alil pain & took me alil longer then the front
& I didn't remove the glass like the video(I found no need for that)
GL
#536
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Yes he does...
Job complete..didn't break my labor time for the previous driver's side. Still 4 hrs..taking apart the plastic motor assembly took some time as I did not want to break it knowing the retail price. Video was spot on, the gear puller was definitely needed, I would've bent the shaft if I tried it some other way. Old motor smelled like burning electronics..yuck. All good now for $20 and a bunch of my time. Someone needs to make a vid for the rears, as thats the only original actuator motors left on my car..lol.
Job complete..didn't break my labor time for the previous driver's side. Still 4 hrs..taking apart the plastic motor assembly took some time as I did not want to break it knowing the retail price. Video was spot on, the gear puller was definitely needed, I would've bent the shaft if I tried it some other way. Old motor smelled like burning electronics..yuck. All good now for $20 and a bunch of my time. Someone needs to make a vid for the rears, as thats the only original actuator motors left on my car..lol.
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#540
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Not sure how many hours but dealers normally charge $500+ to replace each actuator which is ridiculous. I would say 3 to 4 hours at $100 an hour plus a hundred and some for the part. My driver side just went out, my passenger has been out since I bought the car, and the passenger rear goes in and out so one of these days I am going to attempt to do this, no way am I paying a dealer over $1500 to fix this design defect. Hope it does not turn into a nightmare.