Door Lock Actuator Install Problem 1986 GT

[sam woodson]

I am trying to install a new drivers side power door lock actuator in my 1986 Mustang GT convertible.

I drilled out the old rivet. (OOPS, later I read I could have reused the old bracket and just slipped the actuator out. No instructions came with this.)

I bought a rivet, but now see I don't have the giant rivet tool required. So, I found a short bolt that had the right threads and screwed it in, I added a nut on the inside of the door just to be sure.

The door lock actuator from FoxMustangRestoration is actually a generic Ford actuator that comes with a bunch of rods. It appears the shortest one is correct.

I have the actuator in place. I can lock/unlock a couple times then it just quits, unless I manually push it down, then it will work again a few times.

Any ideas to get this working properly so I can put the door panel back on and be done with this.

Thanks,
Sam

 

[Daggar]

Lube it up and check your wiring.

 

[jrichker]

Feel the pain in your wallet? You just got shafted...

Follow this link to fix your door lock actuator problems http://bellsouthpwp.net/l/r/lrichker/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 $5. Fix one side for $18, do both sides for only $25. 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.

 

[sam woodson]

Nope, the actuator is working. Next time I'll try your write up though.

To fix it I rotated the entire Actuator assembly a little, that freed it up.