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RX300: DIY door lock actuator fix write-up
#182
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The same typo '203' could have landed in the area of none found.
Although I did mine (on GS) without the gear puller, I suggest that you buy one.
Salim
Although I did mine (on GS) without the gear puller, I suggest that you buy one.
Salim
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I just purchased 2 motors on ebay for less than $6.00 each, and gear puller for about 10, about a month ago. I put in the part name from the first part of this thread and there were several places selling them. could not have done the job without the gear puller. less than 2 hrs per door.
Thanks to Salimshah, I finally have all my side issues resolved with the passenger side window. I happened to notice that the window lock was on (have never used it in 15 years). with the window lock off, my window operates perfectly. I felt like an idiot, but everything works so I'm a happy idiot.
Thanks to Salimshah, I finally have all my side issues resolved with the passenger side window. I happened to notice that the window lock was on (have never used it in 15 years). with the window lock off, my window operates perfectly. I felt like an idiot, but everything works so I'm a happy idiot.
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#187
Racer
it appears 2 of my doors are having power door lock actuator and or motor issues as well. But the thing is; how do i tell whether its the motor(s);' the actuator(s); or both?
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#189
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-PK-MABUCHI-DOOR-LOCK-REPLACEMENT-MOTOR-FC280PC-22125-Lexus-Honda-Toyota-Ford-/121504399821?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c4a3a01cd&vxp=mtr
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#190
Racer
Anyone out there?....are these the right motors for the door lock actuators? Thanks
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#193
Lexus Test Driver
I actually just ordered one motor from them last week. I did my rear drivers door a few years ago, and my rear right door a few months ago. Recently, the drivers door actuator is acting up. It seems to act up every winter for the past 2 or so years, so I'm just going to go ahead and replace the motor.
#194
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Well; i said the heck with it and went ahead and placed the order for those 2 motors as I had a little bit more than i thought i would left over funds wise after i just paid my auto insurance for this month so i went ahead and bought them. I have a buddy who works at a local hobby shop here that has a full shop with all sorts of automotive equipment out of his house and Im hoping he can help me tear down these 2 door panels; take all the necessary parts off to replace the motors and just get it done. Hopefully it wont take too too long as I wont be able to stick around all day.
On that note; how long should it typically take for someone who has never done it before to take the door panels, etc. apart?
On that note; how long should it typically take for someone who has never done it before to take the door panels, etc. apart?
#195
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Well; i said the heck with it and went ahead and placed the order for those 2 motors as I had a little bit more than i thought i would left over funds wise after i just paid my auto insurance for this month so i went ahead and bought them. I have a buddy who works at a local hobby shop here that has a full shop with all sorts of automotive equipment out of his house and Im hoping he can help me tear down these 2 door panels; take all the necessary parts off to replace the motors and just get it done. Hopefully it wont take too too long as I wont be able to stick around all day.
On that note; how long should it typically take for someone who has never done it before to take the door panels, etc. apart?
On that note; how long should it typically take for someone who has never done it before to take the door panels, etc. apart?
Getting the actuator out takes another half hour,
Breaking into the plastic shell can take an hour or 10 min based on tools at hand
The times get shorter, the second time and the 3rd.
I would suggest that you drive with the panel off for couple of days. If your door gets locked shut with the panel on, you will have to tear the door panel.
Salim