How To Test A Ford Door Lock Actuator

It is held on by a bracket that is riveted onto the side of the door.

How to test a ford door lock actuator.

Point the lock rod up and push the new actuator in place. Then use your test light or digital meter to check for power and ground at the connector when you operate the lock unlock switch. Test the actuator function here by locking unlocking the door with the manual interior door lock button. Push the bottom clip back in the door.

If the door remains locked in either or both of these cases the problem is the actuator. Unplug the door lock actuator electrical connector. Door lock actuators sold here. Pry the actuator off of the bracket with a small flat blade screwdriver.

The door lock actuator is held into the door by a bracket. If the rods are connected properly the door will lock and unlock. Lift the tab and unplug the electrical connector from the actuator. When the tab is sufficiently raised slide the actuator toward you and off the latch.

Reconnect the harness and feed the assembly back in the door. If it is the front door then attempt the lock unlock the door while you are real close to the unit to hear or feel if it is attempting to move but can t etc. The actuator is on the lower left hand side. Plug in power for the actuator and other electrical connections.

Door lock systems operate the actuator by toggling positive negative voltage to the actuator. You should see the voltage polarity toggle with each switch activation. Just a short video to show how you can test a door lock actuator using a car battery or a car jumper. Sometimes a door lock actuator stops working completely.

Unclip the wiring harness from the actuator. Reinstall the t27 screws near the latch to hold it in place. It is not necessary to remove the smaller panel underneath the main door panel. By pressing on the unlock button on the door panel cluster.

Hold the latch firmly and pry up on the spring tab which holds the actuator to the latch. There are several reasons why a door lock actuator may need to be replaced. Ok first of all take off the door panel. Otherwise it is the same.