Installing A Door Lock Actuator

Before installing a power door lock actuator familiarize yourself with the components.

Installing a door lock actuator.

In some cars the door lock actuator is positioned below the latch. Car door lock actuators are designed to lock and unlock a door without the effort of pulling on a cable and rod. A door lock actuator is the component in electronic door locks that is responsible for locking and unlocking the vehicle s doors. The final gear is connected to a rack and pinion set of.

The actuator responds to electrical signals from the alarm or keyless entry system and physically moves the vehicle s door locking rod to a locked or unlocked position. A rod connects the actuator to the latch and another rod connects the latch to the knob that sticks up out of the top of the door. This manipulates a series of rods that slide back and forth opening and closing the locking mechanism at the door latch. On manual locks the locking function operates by pushing or pulling on the door lock.

When a button is pressed to lock or unlock a door the door lock switch triggers the actuator. On a vehicle with electric locks the process is a bit different. A power door lock actuator converts a vehicle s manual door locks to automated locks. These power door lock actuators can provide a power door lock to a door that has manual door lock.

In this video i install a keyless entry system power door lock actuators on my base model truck. I try to provide tips to help you install on your vehicle. It also acts as a keyless alarm system that can be operated with a remote control.