Replacing door lock actuator
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Replacing door lock actuator
I have finally argued with the Stealer (dealer)and got a better price on two actuators. He had the ***** to laugh at me when I told him I was going replace them myself, saying I would be back to get them to fix what I broke. Does anyone have the procedure from a repair manual that they could email me. Or is there a web page that shows the procedure?
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Mark.rogers@chsys.org
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Mark.rogers@chsys.org
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Replacing door lock actuator
The information you seek is spread over several pages of the service manual. Your best bet is to buy a copy (two volume set, three if you inculde the wiring diagrams ... which I highly recommend) of the Ford Factory Service manual.
Those books have already saved me much more than what they cost ... which was about $225 for the two volumes & wiring diagrams. I got mine from helminc.com ... the original publisher for all sorts of service manuals. You'll also find a list of TSBs available for sale.
A dealer wanted $110 to replace one of my door-ajar switches. Told me it was $20 for the switch & $90 labor. I have developed a good rapport with a fellow behind the parts counter, and it cost me less than $7 to replace it myself. Granted, it wasn't the easiest of tasks, but the book was priceless for little tidbits of information.
Good luck with your effort.
Those books have already saved me much more than what they cost ... which was about $225 for the two volumes & wiring diagrams. I got mine from helminc.com ... the original publisher for all sorts of service manuals. You'll also find a list of TSBs available for sale.
A dealer wanted $110 to replace one of my door-ajar switches. Told me it was $20 for the switch & $90 labor. I have developed a good rapport with a fellow behind the parts counter, and it cost me less than $7 to replace it myself. Granted, it wasn't the easiest of tasks, but the book was priceless for little tidbits of information.
Good luck with your effort.
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Replacing door lock actuator
Well, I replaced two actuators today. About an hour and fifteen for both. HAHAHAHA,,,,, maybe Ford should hire me to do it for them. The rep told me 2 hours labor each. The lift gate took about 15min, but the driver door took about an hour. Now that I know what I am doing, (I didnt use any manual or reference) I am going to replace the two rear doors, they are getting sluggish, and will hang occasionally.
Landyot, can you get me actuators for $7 each? Let me know, I will take two for each side.
Landyot, can you get me actuators for $7 each? Let me know, I will take two for each side.
