Can I make my door lock without installing new actuator?

[saleensal]

Mine froze & I want to be able to lock my door. I dont have the acuator nor do I care to put a new one in right now. So can I rip the old one out or disconnect it so I can manually lock my door with a key?
Thx guys

 

[jrichker]

Yes, but there is a better way...

Follow this link to fix your door lock actuator problems http://jrichker.stangnet.com/Mustang_tech/door_actuator_fix/1_of_8_door_actuator.htm

Stuck with door lock actuators that don't work and don't want to pay the $50+ for a new one? Tried the junkyard ones and found that they last six months and freeze up?

A new actuator for less than $4. Fix one side for $17, do both sides for only $23. I don't sell parts, I don’t make any money off of the upgrade, I just tell you how to do it cheaply and easily.

 

[chump188]

Yes, just take the actuator out of the door and use the locks manually. After replacing 3 actuators in 3 years I decided manual locks were the way to go.

 

[larrendeuce]

Drill out the rivet and yank the old actuator out. I had mine like that for awile then I got a new actuator, lock still doesn't work