{"id":11556,"date":"2020-07-07T04:17:49","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T11:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=11556"},"modified":"2026-02-09T17:47:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T01:47:04","slug":"bad-door-lock-actuator-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/bad-door-lock-actuator-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Bad Door Lock Actuator Symptoms: 4 Signs to Watch Out For"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column11556_71b320-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column11556_71b320-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column11556_71b320-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column11556_71b320-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column11556_71b320-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column11556_71b320-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column11556_71b320-49{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column11556_71b320-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column11556_71b320-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column11556_71b320-49 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-223b8e  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-098012\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11556_2df575-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11556_2df575-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11556_2df575-99\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11556_2df575-99 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11556_2df575-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11556_2df575-99\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11556_2df575-99 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11556_2df575-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11556_2df575-99\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading11556_2df575-99 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11556_2df575-99\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You&rsquo;ll know if your door lock actuator is bad when your vehicle&rsquo;s power door lock isn&rsquo;t working. It can also operate erratically and make strange noises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can confirm if power reaches your actuator using a digital multimeter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If power reaches your actuator but the power lock doesn&rsquo;t work, you can confirm that the problem is indeed the actuator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&rsquo;ll have to replace your door lock actuator once it fails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>In the past, most cars had<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/door-lock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"door locks\">door locks<\/a> that you had to operate manually. Obviously, that&rsquo;s no longer the case since nearly all modern vehicles have power door locks operated by actuators. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A door lock actuator is basically a reversible motor (or a solenoid on some vehicles) with gears that operate the door lock. The motor reverses direction so that when you press the switch to unlock the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-body-parts\/#Door\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"doors\">doors<\/a>, the lock moves in one direction. Then when you press the switch to lock the doors, the lock moves in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, on older vehicles, when you press the door lock switch, power flows through a relay to the door lock actuator. On most new vehicles, however, when you press the lock switch, a signal is sent to a control module (usually the body control module). The module then supplies the power to the actuator to unlock the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/parts-of-a-car-door\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"door\">door<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/door-lock-actuator-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"car door lock actuator\" class=\"wp-image-11569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/door-lock-actuator-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/door-lock-actuator-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/door-lock-actuator-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/door-lock-actuator-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/door-lock-actuator.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A door lock actuator is basically a reversible motor (or a solenoid on some vehicles) with gears that operate the door lock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The concept of a door lock actuator works great&mdash;until it doesn&rsquo;t. When the actuator fails (or starts to fail), you&rsquo;ll likely notice one or more symptoms that make your daily commute less pleasant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of a Faulty Door Lock Actuator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing to remember is that there&rsquo;s an actuator at each door. That means a faulty actuator will only affect a single lock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If none of the locks work, the problem lies elsewhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind, the most common symptoms of a faulty door lock actuator include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Power Door Lock Doesn&rsquo;t Work <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A single bad door lock actuator can prevent one of your car&rsquo;s power door locks from working. You&rsquo;ll still be able to operate the lock manually, but the power function will not work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Power Door Lock Operates Erratically <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In some instances, a bad actuator may cause the door lock to behave erratically&mdash;locking or unlocking when it should not. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"416\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Door-Animation.gif\" alt=\"car door lock wiring diagram\" class=\"wp-image-11572\" style=\"width:416px;height:292px\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strange Noises When Operating the Power Lock <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A door lock actuator that&rsquo;s on its way out may make a clunking, clicking, or grinding noise during operation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sluggish Operation From the Door Lock <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In some instances, a weak door lock actuator may still be able to operate the door lock, but operation may be sluggish and\/or intermittent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Door Lock Actuator Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, if only one power door lock isn&rsquo;t working, the problem is either the door lock switch or the door lock actuator&mdash;though the issue could be a less-common circuit problem as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way you can narrow down the list of possible causes is by checking whether there&rsquo;s power to the actuator. If power is reaching the actuator, but the power lock doesn&rsquo;t work, the actuator is probably faulty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can verify whether power is present by using a digital multimeter (DMM). Here&rsquo;s how it&rsquo;s done: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> The following are general guidelines for educational and entertainment purposes only. Consult your vehicle&rsquo;s factory information for specific repair instructions and recommended safety procedures.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Put on your safety glasses. <br>2. Remove the door panel to access the door lock actuator. <br>3. Visually inspect the actuator to ensure it&rsquo;s mounted properly and the linkage is not binding.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/door-actuator-and-linkage-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"door lock actuator and linkage\" class=\"wp-image-11562\" style=\"width:1024px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/door-actuator-and-linkage-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/door-actuator-and-linkage-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/door-actuator-and-linkage-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/door-actuator-and-linkage.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Visually inspect the door lock actuator and linkage<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>4. Remove the actuator connector. <br>5. Set your meter to the 20 volts DC scale.<br>6. Connect the negative meter lead to a good ground. Then connect the positive meter lead to one of the power feed terminals on the harness side of the actuator connector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong>  If your vehicle has more than two wires going to the actuator, you will need to consult a wiring diagram in a repair manual to determine which are the feed wires. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you can use jumper wires (or a Power Probe) to apply 12 volts directly to the actuator. However, because the actuator is often difficult to get to, it&rsquo;s usually easier to check for power to the actuator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a video demonstrating the jumper wire method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Discover how to test a door lock actuator on your car or suv- Learn how it works\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SjXxwZUBQIk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do if You Have a Bad Door Lock Actuator <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re dealing with a bad door lock actuator, you can do one of two things: Live with the problem (and operate the lock manually) or move forward with replacing the actuator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Replacing the actuator will cost you money, but it will also make your vehicle more convenient. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rsi-card\">\n  <div class=\"rsi-thumb\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/d_noimage.jpg\/b_white\/e_sharpen,e_auto_brightness,e_auto_contrast\/f_auto\/q_auto:eco,dpr_auto\/w_873,h_873,c_pad\/images\/rept315309_1\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"rsi-info\">\n    <span class=\"rsi-title\">The Best Door Lock Actuator Brands to Keep Your Car Secure<\/span>\n    <span class=\"rsi-desc\">Check out the top door lock actuator brands, and get insights on price, durability, and fitment to pick the right replacement for your car.<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-best-door-lock-actuator-brands-to-keep-your-car-secure-quickref\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Discover Your Options\">Discover Your Options<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get an Affordable and Reliable Door Lock Actuator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Door lock actuators play a critical role in operating the power door locks of your vehicle&rsquo;s doors. If one of the actuators fails, its respective door will develop issues like odd noises, erratic operation, or failure. For an affordable yet high-quality replacement door lock actuator, order here at CarParts.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why take the trouble of stepping out of your home or office when you can shop online at CarParts.com? Finding a replacement part is as easy as entering your vehicle&rsquo;s year, make, and model in our website&rsquo;s built-in vehicle selector. The checkout process is secure for your convenience and peace of mind, and you can always ask our helpful customer service team about our products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what are you waiting for? Browse our array of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/door-lock-actuator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"door lock actuators\">door lock actuators<\/a> here at CarParts.com and shop now to get the best bang for your buck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Products Mentioned in this Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"reusable-productlink\">\n\n<!-- start of editable content -->\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/door-lock-actuator\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"door lock actuator\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rt31530001_1\">\n<strong>Door Lock Actuator<\/strong>\n<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/door-lock-switch\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"door lock switch\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/arbc505604_1\">\n<strong>Door Lock Switch<\/strong>\n<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/door-lock\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"door lock\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rc46490004_1\">\n<strong>Door Lock<\/strong>\n<\/a>\n\n<!-- end of editable content -->\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"shop-project\">\n\n    <h2>Shop this Project<\/h2>\n\n    <ul class=\"shop-project-list\">\n        \n        <li>\n            <div class=\"shop-project-item\">\n                <div class=\"stp-image-url\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/door-lock-actuator\/replacement\/rept315302\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/rept315302_1\" alt=\"Replacement &ndash; 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