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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 Transporter Car Door Lock Actuator Replacement is $400 with $260 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1994 Volkswagen TransporterL5-2.4L DieselService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Rear Hatch/Trunk ReplacementEstimate$782.10Shop/Dealer Price$942.48 - $1415.50
1993 Volkswagen TransporterL5-2.5LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Passenger Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$781.84Shop/Dealer Price$914.91 - $1306.68
1994 Volkswagen TransporterL5-2.4L DieselService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Passenger Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$867.40Shop/Dealer Price$1021.90 - $1477.88
1990 Volkswagen TransporterH4-2.1LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Driver Side Front ReplacementEstimate$904.72Shop/Dealer Price$1068.55 - $1552.51
1992 Volkswagen TransporterL5-2.5LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Passenger Side Front ReplacementEstimate$929.54Shop/Dealer Price$1102.23 - $1606.80
1993 Volkswagen TransporterL5-2.4L DieselService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Passenger Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$867.40Shop/Dealer Price$1022.15 - $1478.32
1992 Volkswagen TransporterL5-2.5LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Driver Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$906.72Shop/Dealer Price$1071.08 - $1556.56
1993 Volkswagen TransporterL5-2.5LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Driver Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$906.72Shop/Dealer Price$1071.05 - $1556.51
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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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Bryant

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Bryant
13 years of experience
Volkswagen Transporter H4-2.0L - Car starts and then dies - Indianapolis, Indiana
Bryan was about 90 minutes late to the appointment, but kept me informed during the wait. The situation was not critical, so I was fine with the delay. When he arrived and started to work I better understood the situation - Bryant does a thorough job and really works to get you a solution. My 77 VW Transporter was starting but not running. Bryant spend the better part of the hour tracking down the "bug" in the works and in the end was able to get the bus back to running condition. He went above and beyond and I would not hesitate to recommend the service and Bryant to a friend or family member.

Kenneth

21 years of experience
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Kenneth
21 years of experience
Volkswagen Transporter H4-1.6L - Car is not starting - Long Beach, California
Extremely knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and came prepared. Excellent!

Raymond

38 years of experience
613 reviews
Raymond
38 years of experience
Volkswagen Transporter H4-1.8L - Car is not starting - Henderson, Nevada
He diagnosed the issue quick and had a great personality doing it :) Highly recommend!

Brett

26 years of experience
220 reviews
Brett
26 years of experience
Volkswagen Transporter H4-1.5L - Car is not starting - Fort Mill, South Carolina
Brett did a fantastic job. Quickly identified the problem and worked with me to come back and replace the needed part.

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