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How much does Car Door Lock Actuator Replacement cost?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to. Our mechanics are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office.

Car Door Lock Actuator Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2009 Jeep Liberty$416$152.75$262.78-20%$346.25
2014 GMC Sierra 1500$423$159.84$262.78-19%$353.34
2012 Buick Regal$472$209.23$262.78-17%$402.73
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250$442$179.64$262.78-18%$373.14
2010 Mercedes-Benz ML550$691$428.51$262.78-11%$622.01
2009 Porsche Cayenne$535$272.30$262.78-14%$465.80

Car Door Lock Actuator Replacement Service

What is the Door Lock Actuator all about?

A door lock actuator is the component in electronic door locks that is responsible for locking and unlocking the vehicle’s doors. When a button is pressed to lock or unlock a door, the door lock switch triggers the actuator. A small motor in the actuator then triggers a series of gears. The final gear is connected to a rack and pinion set of gears, which converts the rotational motion of the motor into the vertical motion necessary to lock or unlock the door.

Keep in mind:

Some modern vehicles have a complete door lock assembly which can’t be separated into individual components. These vehicles will need the entire assembly replaced, rather than just the actuator.

Our recommendation:

The door lock system shouldn’t be checked unless you notice that something is wrong. As soon as you notice your vehicle behave oddly when you lock or unlock the doors, schedule an inspection.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Door Lock Actuator?

  • Doors won’t lock.
  • Doors won’t unlock.
  • Doors will only lock or unlock sporadically.
  • Doors make an unusual noise while locking or unlocking.
  • Car alarm goes off randomly.

How important is this service?

A door lock actuator is responsible for locking and unlocking your doors. When the door lock switch is triggered, the actuator’s motor powers a set of gears that lock or unlock your door. When the actuator stops working, there is no communication between the door lock switch and the door locks, and you’ll be unable to lock or unlock the door.


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Johnny

34 years of experience
392 reviews
Johnny
34 years of experience
Dodge Ram 1500 V8-5.7L - Door Lock Actuator Replacement (Driver Side Rear) - Fair Oaks, California
Very knowledgeable man. Preformed the work efficiently and sooner than expected! I will ask for him by name next time!

damian

9 years of experience
16 reviews
damian
9 years of experience
BMW 525i L6-2.5L - Door Lock Actuator Replacement (Driver Side Front) - Harrison, New York
Damian made my first experience using Your Mechanic an easy decision as to using this service going forward.

Michael

28 years of experience
672 reviews
Michael
28 years of experience
Hyundai Sonata L4-2.4L - Door Lock Actuator Replacement (Passenger Side Rear) - Scottsdale, Arizona
Michael was awesome. He was able to easily perform the needed repair and in a very timely manner. Highly recommend him.

Joshua

10 years of experience
23 reviews
Joshua
10 years of experience
Honda CR-V L4-2.4L - Door Lock Actuator Replacement (Driver Side Rear) - Opa Locka, Florida
Joshua, I appreciated his service. He was punctual, very knowledgeable and did an excellent job. Great customer service. I couldn’t ask for anything more.

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