Tell me about DII door lock actuators

[hillstrubl]

I just picked up an '04 with 2 bad lock actuators (that both appear to get power).
The left rear and rear cargo door both don't unlock.

Replace them? Is there any other fix?

 

[stu454]

Just swap them.

 

[Tugela]

Do a search for door lock spring. There's plenty of info and this is likely your issue.

Parts: ~$5 from the UK on eBay
Labor: 2-3 hours to do yourself with common tools
Satisfaction of doing the job well yourself for cheap: priceless

 

[DiscoPhoto]

I seem to recall someone swapping the little motor inside the actuator for around $3 and fixing the issue.

 

[adriatic04]

I just picked up an '04 with 2 bad lock actuators (that both appear to get power).
The left rear and rear cargo door both don't unlock.

Replace them? Is there any other fix?

what would you like to know about them?

if they suck? yes
are they a pain in the ass to replace? generally yes, although youll get plenty of practice. :smilelol:

 

[Landcrawler]

And it helps if you have tiny hands.

 

[jymmiejamz]

Do a search for door lock spring. There's plenty of info and this is likely your issue.

Parts: ~$5 from the UK on eBay
Labor: 2-3 hours to do yourself with common tools
Satisfaction of doing the job well yourself for cheap: priceless

Is that not for a D1?

 

[ukoffroad]

Call Will and gets some replacements, i have done all 5 at one point or another between my two DIIs. Not that hard, just a time suck.