Power Door Locks FIXED!!!!
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Power Door Locks don't work
I have a 2001 Ford Exlporer Sport. None of the PDL's work including the 3rd door. Someone said it might be a relay. Has anyone else had this problem and found a solution? I looked at the fuse for the locks and it was fine.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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I found this site yesterday and most importantly this thread. Today I fixed my PDLs in my 99 F-150. After reading every post I went with the .01 copper fix and the locks now work flawlessly. I still can't believe I fixed both doors for ONE penny!!!! The job was easy due to the detailed instructions in this thread. All I can say is Awsome and thanks to everyone who posted this helpful information on this site.
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Can´t take the actuator out of the door!
Hi I own a F250 xlt (This is a Mexican truck, I´m from Monterrey Mexico)...I have found this site very interesting and has helped me troubleshoot some issues in my truck.
The issue that I´m having right now is the PDL actuator (all the same symptoms that you stated in this thread). I already tried to take out the PDL from the passenger side, but I can´t! I already took out the 3 torx screws, and also I took out the metal connection between the PDL and the Lock itself. But it´s still attached to the key metal connection I can´t reach that clip! Also I tried to take out the door handle, but also, it has an interior screw that for me it´s unreachable, so that´s no option!
Any ideas how can I take out the actuator. I already read two times all the thread but I still can take out the PDL.
Best regards!
Chappper
The issue that I´m having right now is the PDL actuator (all the same symptoms that you stated in this thread). I already tried to take out the PDL from the passenger side, but I can´t! I already took out the 3 torx screws, and also I took out the metal connection between the PDL and the Lock itself. But it´s still attached to the key metal connection I can´t reach that clip! Also I tried to take out the door handle, but also, it has an interior screw that for me it´s unreachable, so that´s no option!
Any ideas how can I take out the actuator. I already read two times all the thread but I still can take out the PDL.
Best regards!
Chappper
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Originally Posted by brotherf350
Does anyone have a quick way to remove door panel to get at lock mechanism without damaging panel. Thanks
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After two years of frustration with my 2000 X I decided it was time to fix the door locks. I searched online to see if I could find some aftermarket OEM type actuators and found this thread instead!!! THANKS TO ALL OF YOU! I fixed my lock actuators last night and it only cost me .03!
I did have to go back and re-do the cases on two of them as I drilled off the rivets and found that that end needs to be secure! Re-melting plastic won't cut it on the ends! Also made up some tools for holding the brushes apart while re-installing the end cap of the motor over the armature and found out that they won't take too much effort to bend the little brass arms holding them! I had to reopen one of the three to fix the brush arms!
But I got done and now my locks go up and down with the push of the button once each time!!
I am happy enough to
on!
Thanks again for starting this thread!
I did have to go back and re-do the cases on two of them as I drilled off the rivets and found that that end needs to be secure! Re-melting plastic won't cut it on the ends! Also made up some tools for holding the brushes apart while re-installing the end cap of the motor over the armature and found out that they won't take too much effort to bend the little brass arms holding them! I had to reopen one of the three to fix the brush arms!
But I got done and now my locks go up and down with the push of the button once each time!!I am happy enough to
on!Thanks again for starting this thread!
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All I got to say is that this might have been the best cheap fix I have ever found. Its right up there with resoldering the chips in the over head display. The only difference I did was I put two heav duty wire ties holding the plug end of the case together. Good tight fit and works flawlessly.
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I did all 4 of my doors and they worked great for about 6 months. Then one by one they failed again. I have redone them all trying pennys, foil and copper wire. they just won't work for more than two weeks. I Had to buy new actuators from ford. The good news is they are redesigned. They don't look like the ones that came in my 2000 f250. They seem to have a stronger motor. The stealership charged me $57.00 each. You don't realize what a great feature power door locks are till you don't have them.
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