prophetp11
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Hello everyone. Sorry if my first post is a question, but I have been trying to wrap my brain around how to fix this actuator. My girlfriend's mother recently acquired a 2008 Mazda5 Sport, and its great. Unfortunately the driver's side door does not lock or unlock when using the switchblade key fob. It will only lock and unlock when using the physical key. When the key fob is pressed, I can see and hear the mechanism groan and try to move, but I feel that the motor might be on its way out.
I have seen this thread : http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123821382-Driver-Door-Lock-Actuator-Motor-Fix
and I have high hopes of repairing it myself as I have replaced a lock actuator before. My only concern is the lack of DIY or pictures to aid my endeavor. I have taken a few from when I popped the door panel off. Can someone please chime in and tell me what I have to remove in order to access the lock actuator? Does what I describe sound like a failing lock actuator? (That's what I feel, but of course I could be wrong) And has anyone else replaced the motor with what the OP in the thread suggested?
Here is picture number 1.
Circled in Yellow is the mechanism that I can visibly see and hear trying to move when I press on the key fob.
The Red squares are what I assume I will have to remove to access the interior of the door itself. (Please feel free to point out any mistakes or corrections)
What is that I circled in Green??
Picture number 2.
Red squares are what I assume will have to be removed to free up the actual lock actuator. I know there will probably be metal rods that connect the exterior keyhole to the interior mechanism to lock and unlock the door. Any hints or suggestions are welcome.
Reason I am asking the forum first, is because it is difficult for my girlfriend's mom to come over and spend hours waiting while I tinker with her van. I would personally like to dive in with a little better understanding rather than flying blind.
I would love to make a DIY if I can fix the lock actuator with more pictures and steps for everyone to follow if possible. Thanks for all your consideration!
I have seen this thread : http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123821382-Driver-Door-Lock-Actuator-Motor-Fix
and I have high hopes of repairing it myself as I have replaced a lock actuator before. My only concern is the lack of DIY or pictures to aid my endeavor. I have taken a few from when I popped the door panel off. Can someone please chime in and tell me what I have to remove in order to access the lock actuator? Does what I describe sound like a failing lock actuator? (That's what I feel, but of course I could be wrong) And has anyone else replaced the motor with what the OP in the thread suggested?
Here is picture number 1.
Circled in Yellow is the mechanism that I can visibly see and hear trying to move when I press on the key fob.
The Red squares are what I assume I will have to remove to access the interior of the door itself. (Please feel free to point out any mistakes or corrections)
What is that I circled in Green??
Picture number 2.
Red squares are what I assume will have to be removed to free up the actual lock actuator. I know there will probably be metal rods that connect the exterior keyhole to the interior mechanism to lock and unlock the door. Any hints or suggestions are welcome.
Reason I am asking the forum first, is because it is difficult for my girlfriend's mom to come over and spend hours waiting while I tinker with her van. I would personally like to dive in with a little better understanding rather than flying blind.
I would love to make a DIY if I can fix the lock actuator with more pictures and steps for everyone to follow if possible. Thanks for all your consideration!
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