Gmien

My 2001 GS430 auto lock on the passenger door is broken. Just happened yesterday. It will not lock when I push the auto door lock or open from passenger or driver side. It will only open or lock manually when I use the key or I move the door lock with hands. Does anyone know what I need to do to fix this?

99GSThree

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open it up and take a peek
the way you're describing it,sounds like all the rods are connected from the handles to the latch. i'm guessing door lock actuator...good luck

ISFjimmy

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this works like magic!

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...+door+actuator

save yourself $$$

you just got to read thru 15+ pages of thread but TOTALLY worth it. Will only cost you about $10 and a couple of hours of patients. Good luck

99GSThree

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An actuator only costs $10? did you forget a zero?
If that's right,that's probably the cheapest thing you'll ever replace on that car.

Gmien

Thanks for the replies. Anyone know where I can find one for cheap?

99GSThree

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Try eBay......

99GSThree

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Try eBay......
Or just Google it

oops....sorry for the double post

ISFjimmy

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did YOU forget to read the thread?

it is the cheapest thing to replace, its not the whole actuator, just the little motor inside. There like $10 for 5 on eBay.

99GSThree

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I guess i shoulda read a little further,huh? Replacing the little motor inside is a great idea. Wonder if a hobby shop would have them locally? That way it can be seen in person before you have to mail order it. Hopefully i'll never have to find out first hand