Pry up on the gear and pull it out.
How to fix door actuator lock.
Start on the corner by slicing your razor through the seam.
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Use a razor blade to open up the actuator.
The rods should slide out of the actuator with no tools but take note of which rod goes into the different sections of the actuator.
Start on the corner by slicing your razor through the seam.
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Then pry the motor up from its.
Step 9 install the door lock actuator back.
Repairing the door lock actuator step 1.
Connect the wire harness to the actuator and try locking unlocking with the remote.
Unplug the door lock actuator electrical connector.
If it s not happening chances are the white plastic tab inside the actuator is out of place and it s a simple fix.
Either way a new lock actuator for this hyundai sonata would have run around 100 so quite a lot was saved by doing this small fix.
Pry up on the gear and pull it out.
Use a razor blade to open up the actuator.
Remove the electric motor from the actuator.
The actuator will be loose in the door frame supported by two metal rods running to the exterior and interior door handles.
You should see the voltage polarity toggle with each switch activation.
Door lock systems operate the actuator by toggling positive negative voltage to the actuator.
Remove the electric motor from the actuator.
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Then use your test light or digital meter to check for power and ground at the connector when you operate the lock unlock switch.
Repairing the door lock actuator step 1.
The wire that goes to the door lock should pop in and out.