Door Actuator Question.

[Loryten]

My driver side door won't lock when I try to lock it with both the key and electronically so I am assuming that the door actuator needs to be replaced since they are famous for going out.
I read somewhere online a while back that if I disconnect the wires from the actuator, I will be able to manually lock and unlock the door. Is this true? Was wondering about that this morning.

 

[84Ttop]

It's been my experience that the twisting mechanism on the top of the actuator gets bound up and prevents the key from working the actuator. You can take the door panel apart and simply disconnect the rod that goes down to the actuator and it will be no different than having manual door locks. I've done this in plenty of mustangs I've owned over the years since like you said it is a rather common occurrence.

By the way... Welcome to STANGNET!!!

 

[jrichker]

Follow this link to fix your door lock actuator problems

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http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/attachments/door-lock-actuator-fix-pdf.88290/

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 $7. Fix one side for $20, do both sides for only $30. 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.

By the way, i am still using the same $4 actuators I bought in 2002 and this is the second Mustang I have installed them in! Beat that with your fancy replacements!