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How To Fix A Door Actuator


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Any chance someone could put the pics back up again? Mine just broke and I ordered the replacement gear from mikesmodelcars, thanks for the link too.

I'll put the new one in and repair the old one per above instructions so I have a spare then.

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Tried fixing mine using this method, the screw I put in made the cog a bit thicker and it couldn't fit through the plastic thread thing. Does anyone know where to buy the cogs directly for cheap, as a local 2nd hand parts store is selling them for $60! Surely they're not even worth $30. I might check out some "hobby" shops to see if they recognize the part.

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Hey, the photos on this thread no longer load is someone able to fix this write up please as I need to work on the F/S/R door thanks!

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just replaced door lock actuator cog drivers side front, I am having trouble getting door back on as plastic clip keeps coming out of the lock end of locking rod anyone got any tips on doing this or do I need to pack something behind clip to stop it popping out

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Undo all the screws and starting from the bottom pull door trim off.

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Unclip the electric windows cable. On the right side of the door push the plastic clip through. This will give you some slack on the cable.

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Remove the lock using a T30 bit.

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Swing the black clip holding the bar clockwise and remove the bar.

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With the lock now out undo wire harness.

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Undo the 2 screws to remove the actuator from the lock.

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Undo the 4 screws securing the 2 halves together. Carefully pull the 2 pieces apart. There are 2 springs inside that can fly out.

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Remove the broken gear and glue the gear back together. (Selley’s Quick Fix)

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Using a 2.5mm drill bit drill down the centre of the gear.

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Using the appropriate tap, tap the hole ready for a 2.8mm screw.

Put a drop of glue down the hole and screw the 2 pieces together.

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Install in reverse order

Good Luck

Big thanks to XR06T for donating the broken gear. :eyebrows:

got me a new cog from a guy for $19 on ebay who bought 10 and only ended up needing 1.

followed your directions except I unplugged the electric windows before removing door screws and undid the lock harness before unscrewing the lock.

cheers brother :drinks:

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Just pull it apart mate. They're a simple bit of kit. You won't have any trouble figuring it out.

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Pics aren't working. I was gonna make a thread with pics when I did mine but realized there was already one. Ill see if I have the pics still, pretty easy though

Only pics I have for some reason, dunno what happened to the rest

Trim removal

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Door lock (actuator on the right, comes out in 1 piece like this)

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Inside the actuator housing (remember how the springs and washers go back onto the worm gear)

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How it stops working

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