How To Install A Door Lock Actuator

A door lock actuator is responsible for locking and unlocking your doors.

How to install a door lock actuator.

How to replace the door lock actuator on a lexus ls430 2001 2006. Before installing a power door lock actuator familiarize yourself with the components. Car door lock actuators are designed to lock and unlock a door without the effort of pulling on a cable and rod. A rod connects the actuator to the latch and another rod connects the latch to the knob that sticks up out of the top of the door.

It also acts as a keyless alarm system that can be operated with a remote control. This low cost method works great and can be done on many cars. How a door lock actuator works. When the door lock switch is triggered the actuator s motor powers a set of gears that lock or unlock your door.

In some cars the door lock actuator is positioned below the latch. Diy bri shows you how to repair a door lock actuator without a complete replacement. 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. On a vehicle with electric locks the process is a bit different.

If your door is no longer locking via the remote or switch you need to replace the door lo.