How To Test A Ford Door Lock Actuator

The door lock actuator is held into the door by a bracket.

How to test a ford door lock actuator.

Lift the tab and unplug the electrical connector from the actuator. Push the bottom clip back in the door. It is not necessary to remove the smaller panel underneath the main door panel. If the door remains locked in either or both of these cases the problem is the actuator.

Sometimes a door lock actuator stops working completely. There are several reasons why a door lock actuator may need to be replaced. Reverse the left and right directions for the passenger side door. Reconnect the harness and feed the assembly back in the door.

Unplug the door lock actuator electrical connector. Test the actuator function here by locking unlocking the door with the manual interior door lock button. Door lock actuators sold here. Unclip the wiring harness from the actuator.

Reinstall the t27 screws near the latch to hold it in place. Ok first of all take off the door panel. Point the lock rod up and push the new actuator in place. The actuator is on the lower left hand side.

It is held on by a bracket that is riveted onto the side of the door. You can get a better idea of where the screwdriver needs to go by using your flashlight and mirror to see the actuator s position inside the door. Door lock systems operate the actuator by toggling positive negative voltage to the actuator. By pressing on the unlock button on the door panel cluster.

Hold the latch firmly and pry up on the spring tab which holds the actuator to the latch. When the tab is sufficiently raised slide the actuator toward you and off the latch. Then use your test light or digital meter to check for power and ground at the connector when you operate the lock unlock switch. You should see the voltage polarity toggle with each switch activation.

Otherwise it is the same. If it is the front door then attempt the lock unlock the door while you are real close to the unit to hear or feel if it is attempting to move but can t etc. Pry the actuator off of the bracket with a small flat blade screwdriver. Plug in power for the actuator and other electrical connections.