How To Install A Door Lock Actuator

A power door lock actuator converts a vehicle s manual door locks to automated locks.

How to install a door lock actuator.

Diy bri shows you how to repair a door lock actuator without a complete replacement. On manual locks the locking function operates by pushing or pulling on the door lock. How a door lock actuator works. On a vehicle with electric locks the process is a bit different.

Before installing a power door lock actuator familiarize yourself with the components. A door lock actuator is responsible for locking and unlocking your doors. It also acts as a keyless alarm system that can be operated with a remote control. In some cars the door lock actuator is positioned below the latch.

Car door lock actuators are designed to lock and unlock a door without the effort of pulling on a cable and rod. This low cost method works great and can be done on many cars. 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. 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.

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