I ordered a new drivers door lock actuator lastnight and decided to take the door panel off just to take a peek at how much work it was to get it out. It looks like you need to remove the window and window rail to get the actuator and latch assembly out. Has anyone ever done this before? Any tricks?

 

no its not necessary for the windows to be removed. you might need to unbolt the track for a bit for the removal of actuator. the actuator is attach to the latch, so you need to remove the whole unit.

to remove the latch, the two rods(ext handle and key) must be detach. you can figure out from there.

 

Where did you find your replacement door actuator?

I have a 1999 4 Runner SR5 and the driver's side front power door lock will not lock or unlock using either the switch on the armrest or the keychain transmitter. It will lock manually by pushing down the button, and the key inserted in the door will also lock and unlock it.

The alarm arms and disarms just fine and the other 3 door locks work fine.

I think I need to replace the actuator, but I have no idea how much trouble or work I'm in for. I know how to remove the door panel, that's not a problem. I'm just wondering what to do next when I have it taken off.

Thanks,

Tom Thomas
The Woodlands, TX

 

do as described above.

i know several place in houston that have the (near bw8 and i45N) actuators, about 20min from the woodlands. lmk if you need the direction to the palces.

 

Yes, by all means, if you know of places in Houston that would have door actuators for a 1999 4 Runner SR 5, please let me know where.

Thanks,

Tom Thomas

 

Aldine Import Auto (I think thats the name)
xxxx Aldine Mail Rt
I recommend this place, they give you the best price.
I45S and exit w. mount houston.>turn left(stay on left lane)>left on airline>right on aldine mail rt>go past hardy toll rd(bw8) and sub-station, right hand side
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249 Auto Parts
2398 W Mount Houston Rd
Houston, TX 77038
(281) 820-1111
(281) 820-1117

 

Thanks guys. Finished this job this weekend. Wasn't a big deal. Finally, I can use my key FOB again.

 

Mike,

Did you happen to take any pictures you can post of the actuator replacement?

I know how to take the door panel off, what I need to see is where the actuator is located, how to remove the old one and what you need to do to connect a replacement.

Thanks,

Tom Thomas
The Woodlands, TX

 

Profuse,

Thanks for posting the information about Houston area parts dealers.

Tom

 

can any one help me? i have a 2000 4runner and my power lock won't lock. it'll unlock and alarm works fine and if i lock it manually and using the key it locks. the only problem is that it wont open automatically. i recently took it to the shop and the mechanic told me that the body module needs to be replaced. does this sound right to any of you??? cuz it doesnt to me. help me out here!

 

sounds like the actuator is bad, in the user classifieds there is a guy who is parting out a 1999 4Runner, I got the drivers rear actuator from him. Deathcougar is his screen name, he may still have the drivers front.....

 

I hate to bring up an old thread, but my passenger side door lock has stopped working. Does anyone know if a 97 4Runner limited uses a special kind of door lock actuator or is it universal style? Anyone know any good online shops to buy them?