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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 05:57 AM
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I need a door actuator for my 2002 LS 430. How do I know if I need the actuator with "easy close" or the one that does not need "easy close"

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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 08:36 AM
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Umm... do your other doors automatically latch/suck themselves shut if you click them in slightly? I assume that's the "easy close"

This is a BMW, but same feature:
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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 08:41 AM
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is the door lock not working? If so you can repair it by replacing a $5 DC motor. Thats how I fixed my moms LX470 door lock. No thanks to a $400 part from lexus
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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 01:18 PM
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I knew some high end flagships like 7, LS, S-Class had "Soft Close" or "Suction Doors" but didn't realize 5-Series offered them too. Damn you GS hurry up !
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 08:08 PM
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Does anyone know if slamming a" soft close" door damages it?
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 08:51 AM
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Does anyone know if slamming a" soft close" door damages it?
It does not. I kind of winch when the grandsons slam the doors, but doesn't seem to cause any damage after 7 years.
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 09:26 AM
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Power Door Closers (4 doors & trunk) were included on CL and UL cars.
They were not available on the others.
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