First you can replace the door lock actuator which can cost from 150 to 450 depending on if you try to fix it yourself or have the dealer fix the problem.
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Begin by removing the three large phillip heads screws that hold the latch to the door.
Bad door lock actuator symptoms.
The motor reverses direction so that when you press the switch to unlock the doors the lock moves in one direction.
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It s an expensive component to replace with average parts and labor prices somewhere around 650.
You want to remove the latch vacuum element and pull lock as one unit.
You can replace the element by itself but it is very difficult to disconnect and reconnect it to the lock actuator and pull while it is in the door.
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The parts and labor required for this service are.
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4 signs to watch out for a door lock actuator is basically a reversible motor or a solenoid on some vehicles with gears that operate the door lock.
This can result in the car s locks malfunctioning.
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8mm socket flathead screwdriver.
The parts and labor required for this service are.
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Whereupon they either don t work at all or otherwise bounce up and down.
Due to their frequent use the springs in the door lock actuator mechanism wear out over time.
Remove the door pin or at least pull it up in the unlock position.