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Car Door Lock Actuator Replacement Service

How much does a Car Door Lock Actuator Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Volkswagen Golf City Car Door Lock Actuator Replacement is $196 with $56 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2009 Volkswagen Golf CityL4-2.0LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Passenger Side Front ReplacementEstimate$610.74Shop/Dealer Price$700.16 - $953.82
2008 Volkswagen Golf CityL4-2.0LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Driver Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$865.82Shop/Dealer Price$1019.88 - $1474.64
2010 Volkswagen Golf CityL4-2.0LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Driver Side Front ReplacementEstimate$979.90Shop/Dealer Price$1162.53 - $1702.88
2009 Volkswagen Golf CityL4-2.0LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Driver Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$865.82Shop/Dealer Price$1019.93 - $1474.71
2008 Volkswagen Golf CityL4-2.0LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Passenger Side Front ReplacementEstimate$594.52Shop/Dealer Price$683.45 - $936.76
2007 Volkswagen Golf CityL4-2.0LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Rear Hatch/Trunk ReplacementEstimate$569.99Shop/Dealer Price$677.99 - $997.49
2010 Volkswagen Golf CityL4-2.0LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Passenger Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$375.48Shop/Dealer Price$407.03 - $494.08
2008 Volkswagen Golf CityL4-2.0LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Driver Side Front ReplacementEstimate$979.90Shop/Dealer Price$1162.53 - $1702.87
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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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James

31 years of experience
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James
31 years of experience
Volkswagen Jetta L5-2.5L - Door Lock Actuator Replacement (Passenger Side Front) - Lake Mary, Florida
James, as always did an excellent job.

Theodore

17 years of experience
1794 reviews
Theodore
17 years of experience
Volkswagen Tiguan L4-2.0L Turbo - Door Lock Actuator Replacement (Passenger Side Front) - Bellevue, Washington
Completed the task ahead of time in a very satisfactory outcome. Highly recommended for my future jobs! Ron S.

Joseph

28 years of experience
578 reviews
Joseph
28 years of experience
Volkswagen Beetle L5-2.5L - Door Lock Actuator Replacement (Driver Side Front) - Richmond, Texas
On time, finished in around an hour. Did a great job!

Grzegorz

42 years of experience
473 reviews
Grzegorz
42 years of experience
Volkswagen Golf L4-2.0L - Door Lock Actuator Replacement (Passenger Side Front) - San Francisco, California
My regular shop mechanic refused to fix my door actuator (because it's a pain to tear down the door and put it all back together again), so I hired Grezegorz. The door works great, my locks operate again, and the car was clean and in good working order. I'm confident in his skill. I would hire him again. Very happy.

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