Door Lock Actuator - Repair Manual Request
 

I posted this post in a different thread a while back. I am pretty certain I know the issue with my door lock. I found the part number and cheaper place to order it.

I was just wondering if anyone has the repair manual for the actuator?

First of all, I have removed dead keyfob battery, or car battery issue as the variables. I have a "hunch" on what is going as I have some background with door locks.

My issue is that the door would not lock/unlock (drivers side) at times... There are days when i walk up to my car and its already unlock but when I start it, the alarm goes off. Meaning the car "locked" but the actual physical lock didnt dis-engage.

Other days, I walk up to my car and unlocking it using the touch sensitive and the car would try to unlock (4 consecutive beeps) but never unlocks...

So here is a first video that show's its a hit or miss for me.. sometimes the car would lock or unlock.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r9InMCBjU4"]Door Lock Actuator Issue - YouTube[/ame]

Teh second video shows the actuator cannot lock the door at all. Keeping the door open does not matter once the car is off.

The car will only not let you lock the car if the car is running and the door is open.

Also, you can hear that the lock is engaging and disengaging but that is the passenger side door that you hear.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1EyNdYWVD4"]Door Lock Issue 2 - YouTube[/ame]

I know it is the door actuator because I work for a company that sell those motors. The DC motor in the lock meganism have issue. Either the teeth of the gears are wornout, or the actual motor itself. I tried removing it over the weekend but it was hard to access the mechanism. it will require removing the door handle outside (maybe).

I found a replacement part available online. and I might buy it to replace mine. The only issue is there is no DYI anywhere that shows how to replace it.

I might buy the part and have a dealership install it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-2014-SU...3D131374528187


I hope this make sense or its the same issue people are seeing.

Have you tried giving it a shot of silicone spray ...... before you rip it apart .. ??


humfrz

This should help.

Any updates ? My 2013 scion Fr-s has the same exact issue you described.

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I have exactly the same problem and would love to know if replacing the actuator fixed it for you before I order one.

Thanks!

Holy wow. This post is old. Update. Havent gone to the ddealership to replace it. Looked at the part and its 90 bucks.

The worst thing is...both door locks are messed up now. My passenger side just started acting up today.

I don't really know what to do with this issue. @volksman @neo95

Yes you do. You just haven't done it.

lol

Well honestly I dont know. Easiest way is swapping part but what if there is an underlying issue and cause it to go back?

I am busy prepping my car right now for track so all my budget is going to that. It will just be an issue this winter not being able to just unlock with my key fob. I park outside (no garage) so a little sacrifice. But I managed to live with it since i posted this thread in July.

I doubt it is the motor or gears since it is sporadic. If the motor or gears are damaged or worn it would do it all the time not just sometimes. More likely a signal or control issue.

The driver's side hasn't gotten any worse?

The driverside is completely inoperable. I have to unlock the car with the key on the keyfob. Btw i have limited so i have to slide the key out.

:mad0260::thumbdown:

It could be the motor since the driverside door went completely dead. I have to see if the harness get any power. Fuses are okay.:mad0259:

I have had both mine replaced under warranty, first one went, no idea how long my was unlocked for before i realized.
Passengers side was done first, drivers two weeks later the drivers side went on me.
Been paranoid they will die again now its out of warranty.