How To Replace Your Door Lock Actuator! - VY Commodore

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  • čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
  • How to replace your door lock actuator!
    Simple process to do! Only unique tool here would be Torx sockets or keys and a bit of patience!
    Somewhat of a common problem for the Holden Commodore, 3 out of 4 doors lock and begins messing with you after that, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't!
    This video will guide you through the process on how to remove and replace your door lock actuator! :)
    Here is the link for the door trim removal video if anyone is stuck:
    • How To Remove Your Doo...
    Music:
    - Jim Yosef, Electro-Light, Anna Yvette, Deaf Kev & Tobu - Destiny [NCS10 Release]
    - JPB - High (feat. Aleesia) [NCS10 Release]
    Disclaimer
    I am not responsible for any damage or injuries that may occur during your replacement, this video is only a guide and should only be used as a guide. Take your time and put your safety first please.

Komentáře • 44

  • @shoggan23
    @shoggan23 Před 3 lety +2

    Another very helpful video and well documented, too. Might be worth nothing that if you're not too fussed on the plastic, you can just cut out the hole you need access to.
    Keep up the good work mate.

    • @LatinoTropico
      @LatinoTropico Před rokem

      the plastic is there to protect the inside from rain and moisture. do not cut a hole unless you're going to patch it back

  • @nathanparkin5486
    @nathanparkin5486 Před 2 lety +2

    Good video man. Should be able to get my VY driver door to unlock properly 👌

  • @LatinoTropico
    @LatinoTropico Před rokem

    Thanks for the video mate. Helped me remember, there are always THREE rods to the actuator mechanism. I had to take out the door panel twice over to allow the outside door-handle rod to connect to the top push eyelet, which I thought was a design flaw. Just a few pointers I had issues with - 1. careful lifting the door panel once all the screws have been removed as there is an air-manifold to the aircon duct that can easily break due to the plastic tab to the window corner. Lift this corner air-duct out first before lifting the door-panel. 2. Have someone catch the door-handle lever pin as it can fly out and it can be re-used unlike holden manual. 3. when putting back the door panel, start from the top aligned with the window seal. but push it in about 1/2 inch and make sure the door-panel slide lever is engaged with the door scoop (a little upright scoop looking metal guide), and then push it all the way down. Make sure everything is snug up against the door, before applying the screws.

  • @calaist5
    @calaist5 Před 2 měsíci

    Again great videos. Thanks.

  • @NatashaSm1th
    @NatashaSm1th Před 3 lety

    Good tutorial dude I didn’t realise how big the actuator actually was 😮
    Nice to see the black commodore getting some love 😎

  • @marksinclair3652
    @marksinclair3652 Před 6 dny

    Thanks man

  • @falscherbruce5522
    @falscherbruce5522 Před 2 lety +1

    You make it look easy. The driver's door is a PITA

    • @ecotecace7855
      @ecotecace7855  Před 2 lety +2

      There's always one that makes it difficult lol

  • @jxnd24
    @jxnd24 Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for the video. I see some videos where the actuator is replaced and some videos (like yours) where the entire mechanism is replaced.
    In my case the passenger door lock doesn’t unlock a third of the time and you can’t pull the knob up either, it’s stuck. I’m trying to figure out if I should replace the actuator or the whole thing.
    Do you have any ideas? :)

  • @mronionmelon177
    @mronionmelon177 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video! Could you do a tutorial guide on replacing the key barrel on the door?

  • @carltonfox
    @carltonfox Před rokem

    Thank you! I ended up being able to repair mine. Only thing I forgot was the rod that connects to the top inside of the door. Not bad for a chick who usually wears an apron.

  • @dmystify1381
    @dmystify1381 Před 10 měsíci

    ohhh gawd, it looks Like A priiik of a job.

  • @petershute3580
    @petershute3580 Před 2 lety +1

    This is only good for left front door right hand is different

  • @johnkayreactions6963
    @johnkayreactions6963 Před rokem +1

    I keep having problems with my drivers door actuator now I’ve replaced the old one with a new gm one and now it playing up again and won’t unlock or lock remotely but when I do it by the actual door button it locks and locks all the other doors can’t figure out why a brand new actuator would be doing this

    • @ecotecace7855
      @ecotecace7855  Před rokem +2

      I've heard new ones can be faulty right out the gate, you might be able to get another new one in exchange for you old one and hope the next new one is operational :)

    • @johnkayreactions6963
      @johnkayreactions6963 Před rokem

      @@ecotecace7855 yeah it’s strange was working like a gem then now it just doesn’t wanna do anything just makes a noise that’s it

    • @rch13z
      @rch13z Před rokem

      @@ecotecace7855 the locking mech itself? Or the actuator? Dealing with this BS atm with my second new actuator in the past 18 months

    • @ecotecace7855
      @ecotecace7855  Před rokem +1

      The actuator itself. I've found them to be hit and miss, I haven't had any issues after replacing mine but I can't say the same for my mates car who has replaced his a few times, all with new ones too 🤷🏼

    • @rch13z
      @rch13z Před rokem

      @@ecotecace7855 update on mine, the actuator was sitting super low & I adjusted the screws upwards… the lock itself didn’t have a drop of greaSe/oil/lubricant on… so I fixed both those things and it seems much better
      Wish me luck

  • @Bloshi005
    @Bloshi005 Před 10 měsíci

    Do u know where to get the Lock actuator, not the whole assembly just the actuator machine

  • @liamtoovey8612
    @liamtoovey8612 Před rokem

    Any tips to get the outside door handle rod to work properly. Mine is stuck closed

    • @ecotecace7855
      @ecotecace7855  Před rokem

      Not too sure unfortunately, maybe give it a good yank? Could possibly just be stuck in position

  • @shaun7494
    @shaun7494 Před rokem

    Have you changed a actuator only from a rear door and are they different from the front?

    • @ecotecace7855
      @ecotecace7855  Před rokem

      Haven't done a rear door one yet, but from what I can see, the actuators themselves look very similar but I could be wrong 🤔

    • @shaun7494
      @shaun7494 Před rokem

      @@ecotecace7855 my rear actuatorif you remove the rubber boot the white piece where the rod goes through can clip/slide off. I,m assuming on the front actuator the white piece would be removable too.

  • @AlexTregloan
    @AlexTregloan Před rokem

    I’ve got a problem with my vy commodore 2003 model the door lock knob is stuck down on the drivers door but the door is unlocked and won’t lock with the key ect

    • @ecotecace7855
      @ecotecace7855  Před rokem

      That's not ideal! I'd say the rod that the knob sits on is stuck in the lock position but maybe not all the way if it's still unlocked? May have to play around with the actuator or force the rod back up 🤔

  • @tamarachumbley8722
    @tamarachumbley8722 Před 2 lety

    Can we please get a how to put a heavy duty towbar on vt commodore, I can’t find any videos on it

  • @brettbarlow2242
    @brettbarlow2242 Před 2 lety

    My vs commodore central locking is stuffing up. Are they the same as this video

    • @ecotecace7855
      @ecotecace7855  Před 2 lety +1

      Slightly different procedure, door trim removal is different on VS to VY but actuator is somewhat similar :)

  • @ronswanson1149
    @ronswanson1149 Před 2 lety

    How do i go about doing this if i cant open the door? Locked the car this morning at work, now i cant unlock the drivers door.

    • @ecotecace7855
      @ecotecace7855  Před 2 lety

      Maybe you could try with the key in the door barrel and see if that works. If not, you might have to climb through from the passenger side, remove the door lock knob (with red button) and pull the lock rod up with pliers :)

    • @ronswanson1149
      @ronswanson1149 Před 2 lety

      Got it sorted. Just had to turn the key in the door really hard and beat the shit out of the door where it latches and it unlocked. Seems to be working again now.

    • @ecotecace7855
      @ecotecace7855  Před 2 lety

      Lol nice work! Hopefully it plays nice for a little longer

  • @QLDKDA
    @QLDKDA Před 2 lety

    Do aircon Fan motor

  • @full_metal_everything6929

    plsss pls pls where u buy the part u have link ?
    i have the same ur car and the same door Lock Actuator is stop woring

  • @Jarred_Anae
    @Jarred_Anae Před 3 lety

    If someone dosent have a torx you can get away with using a hex key😂😂

    • @ecotecace7855
      @ecotecace7855  Před 3 lety +1

      No excuses to not get the job done then 😅