GX-460 Door Actuator Failure
05-18-20, 09:25 AM
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For those that are still unsure what we are talking about goto around 17:33 in the video
07-25-20, 07:17 AM
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Thanks for the write up. I have a 2011 gx460 and the rear door actuator is working just fine. I got the front passenger side door actuator replaced last week and it’s not too bad of the job. However, my rear door latch was kinda stuck. When you open it up you have to push it back to the position. It still opens the rear door just fine bur it annoys me sometimes since I have to push it back everytime I open the rear door. Anybody run into the similar issues and know how to fix this? Note that my rear door actuator is still working fine though
Did you ever find a solution to this?
09-17-20, 12:38 PM
#63
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I have a 2014 with 100K miles on it. Both from actuators have failed. I haven't replaced them because I don't want to spend the cash at the dealership. I'm hoping to do it myself soon. I'll keep you all posted.
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09-17-20, 01:38 PM
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Did you go to Actuators Plus to order your part? Best service, price, reliable parts & shipping.
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12-10-20, 06:57 AM
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I appreciate all the good info on this thread, I will be using it as reference when replacing my failed actuators. Question for the group, what trim removal tools do you use? Is there a specific kit or do you just get some plastic putty knives of various sizes?
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12-16-20, 04:18 PM
#69
Thanks to the info in this thread, along with the mentioned youtube videos, I was able to replace both door actuators (using reconditioned actuators from actuatorplus on ebay) and save a whopping $1180 as my Lexus dealer quoted me $1280 to do the job.
The only issue I have is that for the passenger side door, the door handle doesn't completely engage the door release. The interior door handle opens the door fine, however when using the exterior door handle, the door opens but catches on the latch, and you need to pull again on the door handle to open the door, essentially an annoying 2 step process. So there is something about the exterior door handle not completely disengaging the door latch. Any ideas what this could be due to? It didn't happen with the old actuator, so I'll assuming it something with the new actuator or about my install. I'll contact actuatorplus if I can't figure it out.
The only issue I have is that for the passenger side door, the door handle doesn't completely engage the door release. The interior door handle opens the door fine, however when using the exterior door handle, the door opens but catches on the latch, and you need to pull again on the door handle to open the door, essentially an annoying 2 step process. So there is something about the exterior door handle not completely disengaging the door latch. Any ideas what this could be due to? It didn't happen with the old actuator, so I'll assuming it something with the new actuator or about my install. I'll contact actuatorplus if I can't figure it out.
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12-17-20, 05:40 AM
#70
Thanks to the info in this thread, along with the mentioned youtube videos, I was able to replace both door actuators (using reconditioned actuators from actuatorplus on ebay) and save a whopping $1180 as my Lexus dealer quoted me $11280 to do the job.
The only issue I have is that for the passenger side door, the door handle doesn't completely engage the door release. The interior door handle opens the door fine, however when using the exterior door handle, the door opens but catches on the latch, and you need to pull again on the door handle to open the door, essentially an annoying 2 step process. So there is something about the exterior door handle not completely disengaging the door latch. Any ideas what this could be due to? It didn't happen with the old actuator, so I'll assuming it something with the new actuator or about my install. I'll contact actuatorplus if I can't figure it out.
The only issue I have is that for the passenger side door, the door handle doesn't completely engage the door release. The interior door handle opens the door fine, however when using the exterior door handle, the door opens but catches on the latch, and you need to pull again on the door handle to open the door, essentially an annoying 2 step process. So there is something about the exterior door handle not completely disengaging the door latch. Any ideas what this could be due to? It didn't happen with the old actuator, so I'll assuming it something with the new actuator or about my install. I'll contact actuatorplus if I can't figure it out.
12-17-20, 05:48 AM
#71
Yeah, I did that, all cables seated appropriately. Those cables only control the interior handle and electric lock mechanism, from what I can tell. The exterior handle is a separate mechanism and connects to that metal rod that goes through the bottom hole of the actuator, I made sure that was seated correctly as well, like I did on the drivers side door. It seems to me that there may be an issue with that part of the replacement actuator itself?
12-17-20, 05:56 AM
#72
Hmm, ok. So you seated that metal piece of the exterior handle into the actuator? Something going on with the child lock? Could be an issue with the actuator itself like you mentioned. I'm not sure the required power voltage to test it, but that could be an option.
12-24-20, 07:12 AM
#73
Yeah, I did that, all cables seated appropriately. Those cables only control the interior handle and electric lock mechanism, from what I can tell. The exterior handle is a separate mechanism and connects to that metal rod that goes through the bottom hole of the actuator, I made sure that was seated correctly as well, like I did on the drivers side door. It seems to me that there may be an issue with that part of the replacement actuator itself?
Big thumbs up for the great customer service from Actuatorplus on Ebay. Lenny responded quickly to my messages and sent me out a replacement unit via 2 day delivery.
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01-14-21, 07:18 AM
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I am the original owner of a 2013 GX450. It has never been exposed to water immersion other than normal car wash and rain (I live in Arizona).
I replaced driver door actuator actuator at 28,000 miles covered by warranty, passenger door at 37000 miles my expense, both back passenger doors at approximately 90,000 miles, driver door again at 105,000 miles and rear hatch door at 112,000 miles. My independent repairman told me he has replaced numerous actuators on the GX as well as 4Runners.
I replaced driver door actuator actuator at 28,000 miles covered by warranty, passenger door at 37000 miles my expense, both back passenger doors at approximately 90,000 miles, driver door again at 105,000 miles and rear hatch door at 112,000 miles. My independent repairman told me he has replaced numerous actuators on the GX as well as 4Runners.
01-22-21, 03:55 PM
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