I've honestly been reluctant to change mine since they're buried in the smallest part of the doors' interiors. You've given me some great ideas. Too bad they didn't make that internal door panel removable. I also need to change the motors for the windows and a new right side mirror, and maybe a new brake master cylinder. But gotta keep the old heap running. Thanks.
I have a crooked rod that i cant find a connection point for up in the door handle area - it seems to go behind the larger rod . I could lock my door prior and could only unlatch the door via the interior door handle
This is a great video! Same on a 96 F-150. Didn't have to cut through the old one to get it out or back in though. For anyone dealing with this issue. If your driver side power lock button locks/unlocks both doors it is more likely the switch on the passenger side that is busted. The actuator is fine.
I don’t have a clue if you’ll see this, but in my truck, the previous owners took the rivet out and i doubt there is a bracket in it now. But will the actuator still work properly if it isn’t mounted up like oem?
Hi Justin, In the Video I point out a rivet on the door under the vents. If that rivet is gone my guess is so is the bracket. I don’t think the actuator would work without it because something would need to hold the actuator stationary when it’s activated unless it wedged itself in the frame. It may also jam-up your key. I hope that helps. And good luck
Thanks. I hope the procedure is the same for '98 F150s. The hacksaw method was a great idea..
I've honestly been reluctant to change mine since they're buried in the smallest part of the doors' interiors. You've given me some great ideas. Too bad they didn't make that internal door panel removable. I also need to change the motors for the windows and a new right side mirror, and maybe a new brake master cylinder. But gotta keep the old heap running. Thanks.
There's a video on how to rebuild the window actuators. It's pretty simple.
Just broke my bracket trying to pry out. Now I'm forced to drill the rivet out. All I can do is laugh about it at this point. Thanks for the video!
Darn bracket. Sorry it broke for ya. Good luck. Nothings easy :o)
I have a crooked rod that i cant find a connection point for up in the door handle area - it seems to go behind the larger rod . I could lock my door prior and could only unlatch the door via the interior door handle
This is a great video! Same on a 96 F-150. Didn't have to cut through the old one to get it out or back in though.
For anyone dealing with this issue. If your driver side power lock button locks/unlocks both doors it is more likely the switch on the passenger side that is busted. The actuator is fine.
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U da man! Same truck same problem. Thanks
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I don’t have a clue if you’ll see this, but in my truck, the previous owners took the rivet out and i doubt there is a bracket in it now. But will the actuator still work properly if it isn’t mounted up like oem?
Hi Justin,
In the Video I point out a rivet on the door under the vents. If that rivet is gone my guess is so is the bracket. I don’t think the actuator would work without it because something would need to hold the actuator stationary when it’s activated unless it wedged itself in the frame. It may also jam-up your key.
I hope that helps. And good luck