More Door Problems- Door Lock Actuator at Fault?

[andrewwynn]

With the actuator out of the door but plugged in, lock and unlock the door. You should see both lock levers move when locking and the first unlock press should see just the double lock lever move and then the second press you should see the primary lock lever move.

I suspect your secondary lock motor is worn out. See my repair thread: $12 to fix a $230 actuator .

[ChiefRider]

Originally Posted by andrewwynn

I suspect your secondary lock motor is worn out. See my repair thread: $12 to fix a $230 actuator .

Great thread, I have read it- thank you for sharing it!


Where can I source these little electric motors? And what are you using for the the low friction material to prevent freezing in the mechanism?


Thanks!

[ChiefRider]

I read Oldskewel's (hope I spelled that right!) thread on rebuilding the actuator. Nice work, and now I have a better understanding of what we are discussing here. I have opted to order and aftermarket actuator for this right rear door in order to get the X5 out of the garage and back in service. Once done, I 'll try my hand at repairing this one with no time constraints.