How To Install A Door Lock Actuator

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.

How to install a door lock actuator.

How to replace the door lock actuator on a lexus ls430 2001 2006. A door lock actuator is responsible for locking and unlocking your doors. If your door is no longer locking via the remote or switch you need to replace the door lo. It also acts as a keyless alarm system that can be operated with a remote control.

Before installing a power door lock actuator familiarize yourself with the components. 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. This manipulates a series of rods that slide back and forth opening and closing the locking mechanism at the door latch.

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. This low cost method works great and can be done on many cars. How a door lock actuator works. A power door lock actuator converts a vehicle s manual door locks to automated locks.

On manual locks the locking function operates by pushing or pulling on the door lock.