Power Door Locks FIXED!!!!
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It goes smoothest if you remove/unhook the least amount you can.
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Hey guys,
I got a Ford F1 1950,and want to install powerlock.
The problem is that all the kits are with a spring that pops in and out.
This doesnt work for the lock I got.
So my question is;
Does this powerlock motor rotates 90°,and is it possible to move it then to 180°?
The thing is that my lock is 1 metal bar that slides.
The position of the handle on 0° is locked,90° is loose,and 180° is open.
So the regular kit doesnt work because of the movement from 90 to 180°.
Hope you understand my explaination..
Greetz
Tom
I got a Ford F1 1950,and want to install powerlock.
The problem is that all the kits are with a spring that pops in and out.
This doesnt work for the lock I got.
So my question is;
Does this powerlock motor rotates 90°,and is it possible to move it then to 180°?
The thing is that my lock is 1 metal bar that slides.
The position of the handle on 0° is locked,90° is loose,and 180° is open.
So the regular kit doesnt work because of the movement from 90 to 180°.
Hope you understand my explaination..
Greetz
Tom
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From: Isanti, MN
I applied this fix to all five locks on my Excursion, and it worked for every one of them. 
Just posted a writeup in the Ex forum on how I did the rear one, and there are lots of pics of the actuator disassembly if anyone's interested:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-pictures.html
Just posted a writeup in the Ex forum on how I did the rear one, and there are lots of pics of the actuator disassembly if anyone's interested:https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-pictures.html
Tuned
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From: SW Missouri
Love it. It took a while and some old plastic broke. I did find my motors were quite worn and I would have to replace them soon if I was keeping the truck. THe brushes had worn into the shaft quite far.
I will definitely do this again on several of my friends trucks now. I have not used the remote in so long I forgot how nice it was.
I will definitely do this again on several of my friends trucks now. I have not used the remote in so long I forgot how nice it was.
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Mt. Shasta California
Hey guys,
I got a Ford F1 1950,and want to install powerlock.
The problem is that all the kits are with a spring that pops in and out.
This doesnt work for the lock I got.
So my question is;
Does this powerlock motor rotates 90°,and is it possible to move it then to 180°?
The thing is that my lock is 1 metal bar that slides.
The position of the handle on 0° is locked,90° is loose,and 180° is open.
So the regular kit doesnt work because of the movement from 90 to 180°.
Hope you understand my explaination..
Greetz
Tom
I got a Ford F1 1950,and want to install powerlock.
The problem is that all the kits are with a spring that pops in and out.
This doesnt work for the lock I got.
So my question is;
Does this powerlock motor rotates 90°,and is it possible to move it then to 180°?
The thing is that my lock is 1 metal bar that slides.
The position of the handle on 0° is locked,90° is loose,and 180° is open.
So the regular kit doesnt work because of the movement from 90 to 180°.
Hope you understand my explaination..
Greetz
Tom
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From: Oregon
Locks
I have a 2002 E350
My door locks all quit working, the other day, only the key will lock them and pushing the manual buttons down.
Wouldn't simply replacing the resistor, after cleaning things up be a better way?
These look like the Mabuchi motors that we used to use on slot cars, can aftermarket replacement motors also do the trick?
MABUCHI MOTOR CO., LTD.
My door locks all quit working, the other day, only the key will lock them and pushing the manual buttons down.
Wouldn't simply replacing the resistor, after cleaning things up be a better way?
These look like the Mabuchi motors that we used to use on slot cars, can aftermarket replacement motors also do the trick?
MABUCHI MOTOR CO., LTD.
Last edited by ligito; Sep 16, 2012 at 05:27 PM. Reason: Oops
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From: Oregon
I searched the Mabuchi site and found this.
http://www.mabuchi-motor.co.jp/en_US...fc_280pcsc.pdf
If these can be sourced cheaply enough, it would be a quicker job, just to replace the motor.
http://www.mabuchi-motor.co.jp/en_US...fc_280pcsc.pdf
If these can be sourced cheaply enough, it would be a quicker job, just to replace the motor.
Last edited by ligito; Sep 16, 2012 at 02:29 PM. Reason: More info
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Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Mt. Shasta California
I have a 2002 E350
My door locks all quit working, the other day, only the key will lock them and pushing the manual buttons down.
Wouldn't simply replacing the resistor, after cleaning things up be a better way?
These look like the Mabuchi motors that we used to use on slot cars, can aftermarket replacement motors also do the trick?
MABUCHI MOTOR CO., LTD.
My door locks all quit working, the other day, only the key will lock them and pushing the manual buttons down.
Wouldn't simply replacing the resistor, after cleaning things up be a better way?
These look like the Mabuchi motors that we used to use on slot cars, can aftermarket replacement motors also do the trick?
MABUCHI MOTOR CO., LTD.
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From: Oregon
If the resistor is bad, why not replace it?
Motors are less than $5 each and don't require any service inside the motor.
Wrapping a resistor with foil sounds too much like wrapping a fuse, or putting a penny under a screw-in fuse. It can cause other more expensive issues down the road.
4 pc MABUCHI CAR DOOR LOCK MOTORS - DIY ACTUATOR REPAIR Lexus Toyota Ford Mazda on eBay!
Motors are less than $5 each and don't require any service inside the motor.
Wrapping a resistor with foil sounds too much like wrapping a fuse, or putting a penny under a screw-in fuse. It can cause other more expensive issues down the road.
4 pc MABUCHI CAR DOOR LOCK MOTORS - DIY ACTUATOR REPAIR Lexus Toyota Ford Mazda on eBay!
Post Fiend
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From: Mt. Shasta California
If the resistor is bad, why not replace it?
Motors are less than $5 each and don't require any service inside the motor.
Wrapping a resistor with foil sounds too much like wrapping a fuse, or putting a penny under a screw-in fuse. It can cause other more expensive issues down the road.
4 pc MABUCHI CAR DOOR LOCK MOTORS - DIY ACTUATOR REPAIR Lexus Toyota Ford Mazda on eBay!
Motors are less than $5 each and don't require any service inside the motor.
Wrapping a resistor with foil sounds too much like wrapping a fuse, or putting a penny under a screw-in fuse. It can cause other more expensive issues down the road.
4 pc MABUCHI CAR DOOR LOCK MOTORS - DIY ACTUATOR REPAIR Lexus Toyota Ford Mazda on eBay!
Post Fiend
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From: Mt. Shasta California
But you compare them with a fuse, they are actually a thermistor which is heat sensitive and they wear out. Just do the fix and be done with it.
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Mine lasted 10 years, so my question is still, why not replace the thermistor, rather than mousing it with tin foil?
Post Fiend
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Most peoples' last only a few years. All 5 of mine were bad, They get lazy and barely lock/unlock after a while. I took them out and crammed tin foil in there and now they work with a positive "whack:......much better. Also they get sensitive to ambient heat and are worse on hot days.