Door Lock Actuator?

JohnLynch · Post by **JohnLynch** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 6:29 pm

I replaced my door lock actuators just a few months ago, the drivers side always seemed to be a PITA to unlock with the key, and by trying to unlock it from inside it would not unlock.

Now the key will not unlock it or the switch inside, I finally got the door open dont ask me how, and the latch on the door is closed not sure how I managed to do this but now I cant shut the door F$$K

any ideas wtf is wrong with my door? Now I cant shut it and it wont unlock so basically I cant drive it unless I keep my arm on the door

vinchez78 · Post by **vinchez78** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 6:40 pm

Sorry man, don't mean to laugh, but that shit is hilarious. dont know much about about these thing, i hope you get it worked out, somebody help this man!

WillyB93 · Post by **WillyB93** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:09 pm

Did you get the rod jammed in the door latch? If not take the panel off and remove the rod from the actuator to help figure out what's the problem.

JohnLynch · Post by **JohnLynch** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:01 pm

WillyB93 wrote:Did you get the rod jammed in the door latch? If not take the panel off and remove the rod from the actuator to help figure out what's the problem.

Will, The latch on the inside of the door is half locked and half open which wont allow me to shut the door.

When I turn the key the Rod doesnt move?

Post by **1993cobra** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:51 pm

did you use new actuators or used? sounds like its froze up the originals are bad about that . i think the rubber boot would tear then water would get inside and they start sticking. at least the door is open so you can remove the door panel and check it.

JohnLynch · Post by **JohnLynch** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:03 pm

New ones from fox resto

k98dave · Post by **k98dave** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 11:47 am

Sounds like the actuator is stuck. Disconnect the actuator rod and see if you can get the latch to open. Also with the actuator rod disconnected hit the lock/unlock to see if the actuator is moving.

JohnLynch · Post by **JohnLynch** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 3:03 pm

Fixed! Junk actuator from Fox Mustang Restoration, got a new one locally

Post by **1993cobra** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 3:21 pm

i figured it was stuck, thats why i asked if you replaced with used or new? havent seen a new one go bad that fast.

trackpilot · Post by **trackpilot** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 3:24 pm

These door lock actuators are such a POS. Every mustang i've had have went bad.

JohnLynch · Post by **JohnLynch** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 3:26 pm

Yea Im sure they are made in China.

Anyone know of a good keyless entry kit?

WillyB93 · Post by **WillyB93** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:52 pm

Broken window LOL, probably have to adapt an alarm with it to get a decent keyless entry system. Viper, they have knock offs also, may try to find a factory one also.

Post by **1993cobra** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 8:44 pm

i bought a cheap kit worked good. i think it was called bulldog. had keyless entry and remote starter. i think it was like 35.00

NV93Cobra · Post by **NV93Cobra** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 8:55 pm

You can get the Viper 211HV for $43 on Amazon; it's just keyless entry and doesn't have an alarm. Best Buy has it for $150; installed. I'm thinking about having Best Buy do it; I'm pretty sure I'd do $100 in damage trying to install it myself.

http://www.amazon.com/Viper-211HV-1-Way ... B001ANXNIW

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Viper-211HV ... 3000050043

JohnLynch · Post by **JohnLynch** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 5:16 pm

1993cobra wrote:i bought a cheap kit worked good. i think it was called bulldog. had keyless entry and remote starter. i think it was like 35.00

You can do remote start with a manual?