How To Change The Door Lock Actuator
How a door lock actuator works.
How to change the door lock actuator. This manipulates a series of rods that slide back and forth opening and closing the locking mechanism at the door latch. This low cost method works great and can be done on many cars. Your ford dealer can supply you with the correct actuator for your year and model if you give a parts salesperson the vehicle identification number. When the actuator stops working there is no communication between the door lock switch and the door locks and you ll be unable to lock or unlock the door.
Diy bri shows you how to repair a door lock actuator without a complete replacement. In some cars the door lock actuator is positioned below the latch. Car door lock actuators are designed to lock and unlock a door without the effort of pulling on a cable and rod. When one of these sealed units fails there is no way to repair it so replacement is your only option.
On a vehicle with electric locks the process is a bit different. A door lock actuator is responsible for locking and unlocking your doors. When the door lock switch is triggered the actuator s motor powers a set of gears that lock or unlock your door. On manual locks the locking function operates by pushing or pulling on the door lock.