Both of my front door lock actuators went out. Instead of buying a whole new actuator I decided I wanted to try repairing the one I already have. I know there was a tutorial a member has posted before, but the link to the tutorial is no longer working. I have already bought the Mabuchi Motor on Amazon.


I haven't given it a try yet. If anyone has already attempted this or knows how to repair this help me!

 

I'm in the same boat as you. Need one of my front actuator repaired. But I don't know which motor to buy.

 

My advise would be good to a local lexus Mechanic and c what he says

 

That is the correct motor. Buy the 4 pack as if one is failing or has failed the others won't be far behind. I just did 3 of the 4 replacements today. The fronts are much harder than the rears. The hardest part is reinstalling the actuators once the motor is replaced. The front one took me about 90 mins and each of the rears took about 15 mins each. Once they are out of the car the motor replacement is pretty straight forward. Don't forget the zip ties to hold the housings together once you break the glue bond.

 

Which tutorial link isn't working?

 

The link on the first post on the diy page isn't working. Hasn't for a long time.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/520505-ls-430-door-lock-actuator-tutorial.html

 

There is one on the 19th page of the thread. However I tried it myself and after many many grueling hours of running into every problem possibly ever, I managed to get it done. I had no experience opening a door panel, and much less how the inside of a door works but I had 0 problem getting the actuator back in. Getting it out was the hard part for me. You can message me for my phone number if it'd help.

 

Do it yourself and take your time. Take pictures at each step on dis-assembly.
Rather than zip ties as stated below, I used a thin bead of Epoxy on seam along with black paper binder.
On the binder you will need to remove the curled ends that hold chrome pieces

 

That one in the FAQ worked. I'll go through and verify that the links listed in the FAQ are working. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

 

I just got the actuator replaceed without reprograming it for $60. Not bad

 

and just where did you get that done at? Don't be holding out on us....

 

�� They're called F autos in Sacramento CA

 

Other photos. This is the rear driver side door


Door disassembled.

Old and new in plastic from Amazon

Another photo door disassembled . I have tried very hard to take photos of the i side but its too dark.

 

Wow, @masnoom162 , impressive! Just the picture terrifies me.

 

Why, what is terrifying about it. That is how it looks when the door panel is removed.
What is terrifying is how easy it was to get the actuator assembly out , change the motor, put it back, hear the motor whirr but the lock not work.

NOW to,make matters worse the assembly got stuck and No,matter how I pull, wiggle, twist I cannot get it out to see what else is wrong.