Use a razor blade to open up the actuator.
How to fix door actuator lock.
Remove the electric motor from the actuator.
Remove the three or four torx head bolts securing the actuator to the door frame.
Start on the corner by slicing your razor through the seam.
The wire that goes to the door lock should pop in and out.
You should see the voltage polarity toggle with each switch activation.
Use a razor blade to open up the actuator.
Pry up on the gear and pull it out.
The actuator will be loose in the door frame supported by two metal rods running to the exterior and interior door handles.
Then pry the motor up from its.
Door lock systems operate the actuator by toggling positive negative voltage to the actuator.
Then pull the actuator free of the door.
Pry up on the gear and pull it out.
Remove the electric motor from the actuator.
Repairing the door lock actuator step 1.
If you have broken electric door locks you like saving money.
If it s not happening chances are the white plastic tab inside the actuator is out of place and it s a simple fix.
Part 4 of 6.
Start on the corner by slicing your razor through the seam.
Unplug the door lock actuator electrical connector.
Part 4 of 6.
Repairing the door lock actuator step 1.
Connect the wire harness to the actuator and try locking unlocking with the remote.
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.
Step 9 install the door lock actuator back.