2003 Honda Civic door lock actuator removal
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 มี.ค. 2019
- In this video I show how to remove the door lock actuator in the passenger door of a 2003 Honda Civic EX coupe. This same process will work on other Honda models as they are very similar.
Link for passenger door lock actuator:
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Excellent video man! Thank you so much for sharing this. Worked out exactly as you showed and I am stoked it was so easy! Seriously man. Videos like this are absolutely wonderful Thank you again! Cheers 👍
I'm glad that I could help you out. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks, this is the most comprehensive removal video I have seen. That said, I replaced one of these before, and now, after many years I can't for the life of me figure out how I did it with no video. I just know it was a bitc#... to do. I read one site which said that 2001 didn't have factory auto door locks, and that they were aftermarket. Uhhh, no, my 2001 Civic EX 2 dr came loaded with factory power door locks (purchased new in June of 2001). Thank you, have the door apart, but for the life of me couldn't figure out how to remove the darn thing, this will help! Your efforts in documenting this are appreciated! (be careful about breaking the plastic tabs holding the rods in, already broke one in being so careful, they are brittle. Now in the middle of a job I have to order a new one!) 😁
Thank you for commenting. I'm glad that you found the video helpful!
definitely one of the most detailed and easy to follow videos with great camera work!
Thank you very much!
absolute legend, couldn't find any good videos on this until i found this one. Life saver!
Thank you!
The window frame part with rubber doesn't need to come off
But altogether good job buy this man a beer is 103 outside.
you're a king. this video is so good. you're great at this, thank you so much
Thank you for the nice comment. I appreciate it!
I'm not sure why the 2 thumbs down. This is by far the best video on this replacement. I replaced the driver's side actuator about a year ago using another video. It was ok but yours is much clearer and you aren't in a hurry like the other one I used. You kept a good pace. I need to replace the passenger side now and have bookmarked your site to use as a reference. You pause the right amount at each step so I can also pause the video to check and make sure I have things right. You get a thumbs up from me.
Dave TheZonie - Thank you for the nice comment. I really appreciate it and I'm glad that I helped you with the repair.
Dave. Did you need to get a new key when you did the replacement ?
@@dawudbailey6446 - You can still use your existing key since you aren't changing the door lock cylinder. The actuator is electronic and if it fails, you can still use your physical key to unlock the door. You never have to change your key when you replace an actuator. I hope this helps.
@@Corysdiyauto now that i look again i actually need to change the door lock cylinder, any recommendations
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@@dawudbailey6446 - Well, you will get a new key with a new lock cylinder. You'll have to carry around another key then, which is annoying. I've never replaced one before, but it shouldn't be too bad. If you do some research, I'm sure you will find videos on the topic.
Thank you so much! At first I looked at the whole door lock mess thinking I'm not gonna do it, but now I'm confident enough to proceed :)
You're welcome and good luck with it!
Your video helped me a lot.
Great video. Thanks so much!
Jamie Cunningham - You're welcome! Thank you.
Q paciencia y con que facilidad lo hiciste me fascinó tu video y es por eso que me suscribire a tu canal muchas gracias.
Mi auto es un honda civic 2004
Mi esposo lo ara con tu ayuda gracias
Una pregunta
Por que los vidrios traseros al subirlos y bajarlos les cuesta trabajo? Como se les puede dar mantenimiento? Podrías ayudarme con eso?
Thank you for the comment. As far as the power windows go, try to lube the window tracks with a spray silicone lubricant. WD-40 makes it and it's easy to apply. If that doesn't help, then the window motors might just be worn out.
Thanks for the video.
thank you very much so clear!!! and so helpful!!!
You're welcome!
For anyone having problems with the three large screws on the outside of the door, I tried:
- Using a large fitted phillips (as suggested) and twisting like hell.
- PB Blaster that sat for 24 hours
- Banging the shit out of them with an impact driver (by the way, don't do this. I dented the door up a bit. Luckily you can't see it from the outside)
None of those worked. I had to drill into them, tap a screw extractor in, and twist them off by hand.
Muchas gracias ayudaste a arreglar mi carro lo hizo así como tu explicas y el repuesto pague solo 11$ en Amazon muchas gracias por tu video bendiciones
Hola conq numero de pieza lo puedo encontrar en amazon
For anyone struggling to get that rod out jus pull bro if u break it u break it 🤷♂️i pulled so hard i tho8ght i was gonna brake the outside handle buh eventually it came out jus gotta pull hard and for the 3 screws get a torch and heat up the center and the hear will make it loose i promise u gotta torch it for bout 30-45 secs
Wow, still trying to get mine out, and my 01 Civic EX 2dr Manual is in mint condition. 😒
Ya me suscribí y te di like jeje saludos
Thank you very much!
My Civic does not have power door locks. I want to convert it to power door locks. Will the actuator plug into the existing door latch, or do I have to get a door latch made specific for an actuator? Thanks
I'm not sure about that unfortunately.
So does this work for the driver side as well? The door lock actuator? @cory’s diy auto
Yes it does. If you have power locks, then each door has an actuator.
how did you pop off the rod at 6:01 ? i got the plastic part covering the rod off but i pull the rod out its super tight and its the last part i need to take it off. any tips?
Eddie Fernandez - I would spray WD-40 on it and hopefully that will help free it up. Mine popped off fairly easily.
Any luck? I ended up putting the door back together because I couldn't get the rod off. Tried wd40 but the rod won't come loose
@@brianxkoo I had to use a very large flathead in conjunction with one of those panel popping tools to prey mine out. Was the hardness part of the whole process for myself.
How do you pop off the metal rod attaching to the door handle i have been struggling for too long on that
Fernando Soria-Molina - There's a small plastic clip on the end of the rod that needs to be detached first and then the rod will lift up and out of the hole that it's in. I believe I used a small flat head screwdriver to pop that plastic piece off of the rod. Just have some patience and you will get it.
Im hav h the same problem. I took the plastic clip off but the rod isn’t budging... I think because the rod seems to be corroded and it’s pretty rusted on there. Gonna try wd40
@@squishytoothpast try the wd 40 to loosen it. I ended up bending the rod and having to buy a whole new assembly. But when I was putting it back together I saw that on the other side of the clip the rod pokes through. If you can manage to get something skinny on to the other side and use it to push the rod out I think that's the trick.
I literally jumped on here to ask the same question! 🤦♂️ I couldn't figure it out. Usually it is just the plastic U-clip thing that holds it in place.... can't see shit up in there to figure out there is another plastic clip.... 🙄
Loosen it up with some WD-40. Take a large (~1 foot) flathead screwdriver and wedge it in between the rod and latch, and pry it open. As long as you are prying the latch and rod away from each other, it will pop out without breaking.
Does each side has its own actuator? My lock with the switch but do not unlock either side.
USBCablez - Yes, each door has its own actuator.
Do you know what Phillip's screwdriver bit size it actually is
Steve Borja - I would guess a #4, but I am not 100% sure.
Greetings; I know it's too late to ask this but, do you have the Part Reference Number (It would make it easier to Identify the part in EPC and see further Assembling information).
No One - I have a link up in the description for the part if that helps. The part number is 72115-S6A-J11.
@@Corysdiyauto : Superb! Thank you Cory.
@@NoOne-wf6hm - You're welcome!
Is this video meant at the average person or for car enthusiasts / mechanics??
Well, I am not a mechanic and I was able to do it. I am a car enthusiast though and do enjoy working on cars. I think you know your own abilities/limits when it comes down to performing a task like this. You make the call. I would say that the average person could do this repair, but everyone is different. With some patience, I think you could do it.
Thanks for the reply. I will watch some more videos to try get an overall idea/ confidence. It's a 4door 03Civic EU8.
If I had a scrap yard and a few to practice on I'd feel better 😁
Whats the name of the part the actuator is attached to? Can’t find it anywhere my actuator is fine but the plastic housing broke
Do you mean the white plastic portion broke?
@@Corysdiyauto yes and the metal parts? Those too broke and bend so I need the whole thing but I only find videos about the actuator not about the latch or lock or I don’t know what it is called but the part that hooks the door
I believe that it's called the door lock assembly and it includes the actuator with it all in one package. Something like this www.ebay.com/itm/144138953577?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=YJiUNcAoRju&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=tfFwDKA8RAO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@Corysdiyauto thanks! O thought so but still can’t find it with those extra parts, only the actuator guess I’ll have to find another Honda which won’t need it
@@eduardogamez2661 - Good luck to you. I'm sure you'll find one. Maybe look at a salvage yard?
I'm having trouble removing the 3 screws on the outside of the door...far to tight it even bent my flat head
live and let live - I would get some penetrant fluid such as pb blaster and spray them up. They are very tight though!
@@Corysdiyauto thanks!
@@Corysdiyauto went ahead and ordered the actuator less than $12 on Amazon now have to work on removing those screws!
I know this is way after the fact but I had to use an Impact Screwdriver. I bought it to remove the brake rotor off another car so I thought I'd try it here. It worked great. I had to use it to remove one of the 3 screws. I got mine from Harbor Freight (I know, cheap stuff) but it worked fine for this application as well as a couple of others. I added the link below if anyone else is interested.www.harborfreight.com/6-bit-impact-screwdriver-set-with-case-64812.html?cid=paid_bing||All+Products|64812&mkwid=KE0GgBvZ|pcrid||pkw||pmt|be|pdv|c|slid||product|64812|pgrid||ptaid||&pgrid=1170980177767647&ptaid=pla-4576785874942154&pcid=368003297&msclkid=c9736534d61a1c326a7e3b1040009e45
@@Corysdiyauto what do you know lol 2 years later I'm back the $12 actuator went bad 😅
How do you get the rod off doe handle?
Steve Swortz - There's a plastic piece that holds it on. You need to detach it from the rod by using a flat head screwdriver to get in there. It just pops off of the rod. Once you do that, then you can pull the rod up and out of the door handle hole. Skip ahead to 1:10. I hope this helps.
@@Corysdiyauto Spray with WD-40, wedge a large flathead between the rod and latch, then pry it open. Takes a bit of force.
Should have showed putting it back in step by step
You should be able to put it back in if you can remove it. The hardest part is removing it. Sorry I didn't film the install.
What is that for
Uri Oropeza - It's for the power door locks.
Cory Mondics okay That’s right my car doesn’t lock thank you 👍
Thanks for this video. I am shocked and appalled that this cheap little toy decides whether or not my key can turn inside the lock. We need to stop trying to be cute and high tech, because we don't know what we're doing with these actuators and sensors. Get back to basics.
manji83 - Thanks for the comment and I'm glad that you liked the video. You should still be able to manually turn your key and lock/unlock the door if your actuator has failed. Unfortunately, today's vehicles are becoming more cute and high tech and this is what the majority of people love.
@@Corysdiyauto And so the majority of people are vain, lazy, and gluttons for punishment. I see from the inside where the rod connects my lock to the actuator. This rod seems to stop the lock from winding all the way down. I'm going to try to sever the connection and see what happens.
@@manji83 - Yes, you're right! Good luck with your door and thanks for watching!
@@Corysdiyauto Mine too can be locked from inside, and locked with key, even though actuator failed a year ago, it works about half the time, now, finally replacing it!
What a pain in the butt 🙄
Jesus Torres - It definitely requires some patience.