Door Lock Actuator

[LSGee]

Has anyone here replaced a drivers door actuator? I have an '02 LS and the dealer wants 270 plus dollars for just the part! I'm hoping I can find one at the used parts yard and do it myself. Any help and insight is greatly appreciated.

 

[joegr]

It's a wear item. I wouldn't use a junkyard one. You could quickly exceed the amount you saved on the damages from trying to get the door open if the junkyard one fails when the door is closed.

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[LSGee]

So I'll just suck it up and pay the dealer to fix it. I read some of the links about other people trying to fix it and i wont start something I cant finish. Thanks joegr

 

[LS4me]

So I'll just suck it up and pay the dealer to fix it. I read some of the links about other people trying to fix it and i wont start something I cant finish. Thanks joegr

Try lubricating the daylights out of it first; so long as you can hear it trying to work. That has worked for me a couple of times. Use a dry type spray....

 

[LSGee]

Try lubricating the daylights out of it first; so long as you can hear it trying to work. That has worked for me a couple of times. Use a dry type spray....

Ok, thanks

 

[jrand]

did it work? i hit mine with ample white lithium grease and always make sure to 'deliberately' close each door. im probably due for a re-grease

 

[LSGee]

I haven't ad time to tear in to it, I'll try this weekend.

 

[craigh]

I have replaced the right rear actuator a couple times. It is a wear item, but I can pick them up for $6.00 at the U-Pull yard. 30-40 minutes to replace. Risk vs. cost benefit works out well on these. Not difficult to replace, the spaces are just a little tight, especially in the rear doors.