How To Wire Aftermarket Door Lock Actuators

Then connect to the wires that activate each relay accordingly.

How to wire aftermarket door lock actuators.

Place the lock and actuator assembly with the cables attached back into the door. If you are dealing with an aftermarket door lock system locate and measure each coil wire of the lock and unlock relays. Here is an easy 5 wire setup for anyone to use in any vehicle without the use of any relays. To lock or unlock the vehicle polarity is changed on one motor leg via a positive pulse from a switch alarm keyless entry etc.

Both motor legs rest at ground at the relays. Use the plastic trim tool not a flathead screwdriver. I try to provide tips to help you install on your vehicle. To the coil of the respective relay.

These are the three covers hiding the screws that secure the panel to the door. Attach the plastic door lock actuator back onto the assembly with two screws. In this video i install a keyless entry system power door lock actuators on my base model truck. Subscribe for more automative tips.

Install the white plastic cover back onto the lock and actuator assembly by securing it with the two other screws you removed previously. This prevents you from marring the plastic removing the first cover. Polarity changes on one wire during lock and on the other wire during unlock. This low cost method works great and can be done on many cars.

Diy bri shows you how to repair a door lock actuator without a complete replacement. Door lock actuator replacement step by step install. Take your trim tool and ease it between the lock and panel to remove the cover.