Connect the wire harness to the actuator and try locking unlocking with the remote.
How to fix door actuator lock.
Start on the corner by slicing your razor through the seam.
Pry up on the gear and pull it out.
Remove the three or four torx head bolts securing the actuator to the door frame.
Repairing the door lock actuator step 1.
Door lock systems operate the actuator by toggling positive negative voltage to the actuator.
Repairing the door lock actuator step 1.
The actuator will be loose in the door frame supported by two metal rods running to the exterior and interior door handles.
Part 4 of 6.
Use a razor blade to open up the actuator.
The rods should slide out of the actuator with no tools but take note of which rod goes into the different sections of the actuator.
Then pry the motor up from its.
You should see the voltage polarity toggle with each switch activation.
Then use your test light or digital meter to check for power and ground at the connector when you operate the lock unlock switch.
Use a razor blade to open up the actuator.
Step 9 install the door lock actuator back.
Part 4 of 6.
Remove the electric motor from the actuator.
Start on the corner by slicing your razor through the seam.
Either way a new lock actuator for this hyundai sonata would have run around 100 so quite a lot was saved by doing this small fix.
Then pull the actuator free of the door.
Pry up on the gear and pull it out.
Then pry the motor up from its.
Unplug the door lock actuator electrical connector.
If you have broken electric door locks you like saving money.