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Is it possible to repair actuators that partially move?
I don’t think they need to be replaced because they are all not moving up enough to unlock the doors. I wouldn’t think they’d all stop functioning at once?
Is it possible to repair actuators that partially move?
I don’t think they need to be replaced because they are all not moving up enough to unlock the doors. I wouldn’t think they’d all stop functioning at once?
Both of mine quit within a month or so of each other. Then the aftermarket replacements both quit about a week out of warranty.
Cleaning and lubing the locks themselves might help and would need doing even if you're replacing the actuators. Chances are it's actuator replacement time, There is some hacks for repairing the actuators, do the search or google it. I replaced the ones that quit on my truck.
Yeah there are some hacks to 'save' them, I believe it has to do with tearing them down and essentially rebuilding them. There are threads on here about it somewhere.
I've been using the ones off the internet for years. They are easy to replace...once you've done it a time or two...and not bad on the pocket book. I typically have to replace one every 6-8 years. I originally did the modification on the originals, which lasted 4-5 years...
I've been using the ones off the internet for years. They are easy to replace...once you've done it a time or two...and not bad on the pocket book. I typically have to replace one every 6-8 years. I originally did the modification on the originals, which lasted 4-5 years...
that’s good to know, I need to replace one myself.