Remove the electric motor from the actuator.
How to fix door actuator lock.
Pry up on the gear and pull it out.
Then pry the motor up from its.
Repairing the door lock actuator step 1.
You should see the voltage polarity toggle with each switch activation.
Door lock systems operate the actuator by toggling positive negative voltage to the actuator.
Part 4 of 6.
Use a razor blade to open up the actuator.
If you have broken electric door locks you like saving money.
Pry up on the gear and pull it out.
If it s not happening chances are the white plastic tab inside the actuator is out of place and it s a simple fix.
Then pull the actuator free of the door.
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.
Then use your test light or digital meter to check for power and ground at the connector when you operate the lock unlock switch.
Unplug the door lock actuator electrical connector.
Connect the wire harness to the actuator and try locking unlocking with the remote.
The rods should slide out of the actuator with no tools but take note of which rod goes into the different sections of the actuator.
Start on the corner by slicing your razor through the seam.
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.
The actuator will be loose in the door frame supported by two metal rods running to the exterior and interior door handles.
Repairing the door lock actuator step 1.
Remove the electric motor from the actuator.
Part 4 of 6.
Step 9 install the door lock actuator back.