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Wher do you buy the door actuators I need three

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Old 07-25-12, 05:15 AM
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like the title saya ineed three actuators where do i getb them
Old 07-25-12, 05:42 AM
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theres a 57page write up on door actuators on this site if you search..tells how to change and places to get them...
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Thank you sir.
Old 07-25-12, 07:21 AM
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Replacing the whole actuator can be really expensive. If you're willing to put some work in, you can change just the motors for around $6 each! There's a pretty good write up, just search!
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I think there is even a two part youtube video showing detailed instructions
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no problem saw the write ups having hard time locating actuator.
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motor is in the door lock actuator, (inside this thing)



i used a knife (and was really really careful) to pry it open.

it takes some force because its basically like glued on.

in my case, the motor was bad, and i saved like 200 bucks on buying a new actuator.

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I just picked a couple up on Ebay... less than $10 shipped to my door. Now, I just have to find the nerve to dive into it...
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Originally Posted by joeyfett
I think there is even a two part youtube video showing detailed instructions
Yep their is, i followed it to a T and voila my door works, been months, wow does it suck doing this!!!!!!!!
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those videos need to be stickied if they are that good!
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Ebay, look up mabuchi car door lock motors
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ok guys gonna check the bay
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Originally Posted by QAH
I just picked a couple up on Ebay... less than $10 shipped to my door. Now, I just have to find the nerve to dive into it...
Hi there, could post or pm me the link of the listing off ebay, thank you.
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one thing you need to watch out for when buying the motor is where the terminal is located.
the terminal should be on the opposite side of the shaft.
there are sellers on ebay that claims their motor is a direct replacement for the actuator motor when it is not.
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Yea I grabbed 4 off ebay like 6 months ago, 1 I needed to use, 3 for backup, was only 10-12$

Also It was my first time taking the door panel off this car or doing anything, all told it took about 2 hours even waiting for the glue to dry. Pretty easy if you follow the write up.
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