Hey everyone, i know some of you are having problem with the front actuator. As you all know, the cost of a new actuator from dealer or even used one range from $100-$300 depending on where you got them. I had the same problem, my passenger and driver side doesnt lock automatically. You guys can spend $250 easily just for one side. However there is another cheaper route. You can purchase a 2001-2003 Toyota Corolla front actuator motor for about $50 each and swap out them out. Dont get the lexus actuator, it will eventually go out again. Its pretty much plug and play, the Corolla n lexus share the motor for the actuator. Unfortunately i dont have pictures, because my dad got it fixed. Hope this can save you guys some $$$$

 

You can fix it for even cheaper ($5) if you can DIY

 

This is great news! I'm surprised no one tried that sooner. Do you know if the rear actuators are the same?

 

are they the ones on ebay?

i heard they work fine too ..

 

nice find!

I'm also curious if the rears are the same as well.

 

Does this also fix the "door trigger" problem as well since it's built into the actuator. By door trigger problem I'm referring to the opening of the door but no light comes on.

 

wait did u say the "motor" of the actuator is the same? or the entire actuator is the same? also why 2001 to 2003? they are two different model cars. i believe they are 98-02 and 03-07. which model r u talking about? i really need this!! my door is killing me

 

Can anyone confirm this ? I need to fix my front 2 door actuators. Bump this to the top!

 

just a heads up to everyone on dealer prices. Just got mine done under warranty and it was $425 for one actuator, parts + labor.

 

Mine front passenger side door Lock(trigger, where it turn orange) occasionally doesn't close. Is this the actuator problems? Many thanks

 

This is good to know in case my fronts ever go out.

 

From my understanding is 2GS year 98-02 have a different actuator then the 03-06. But i cant confirm this 100% because thats what i was told when i went to the junkyard. Both of my front doors doesnt lock, long story short i found a gs but it was an 98-01 model and they told me the actuator was not the same.

 

Yes, the actuator are the same. DOnt buy it from the dealer because they usally sell the whole assembly. There is nothing wrong with actuator it just the motor that powered its. I will get more detail info on how to do this and what exactly needs to be done. In the mean while dont buy from the dealer and waste your money.

 

Will this fix the door trigger/dome light issue as well?

 

so u are just getting the motor? i think u can get that on ebay for even cheaper. where in california r u located at? r u willing to do my door? i will pay u =)