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Where can I buy a new door lock actuator?

Discussion in 'VE Holden Commodore (2006 - 2013)' started by 316, Feb 8, 2019.

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    My beloved VE2 SV6 has been pretty much perfect for the past 8 years, but a few things have started to go bad. In particular, my radio doesn't turn off when I open the door which I've learnt is a door actuator problem (have to flick the latch while holding the door handle open sometimes dozens of times).

    I've been putting up with it but it's getting on my nerves now. Gonna try fix it myself so just need the door actuator. Can anyone tell me a trustworthy place I can order a new one online?
     
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    Why not just buy from Holden?
    If you are talking about the little black push in switch, take it out and give it a clean with contact cleaner.
     
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    As a service proceedure a lubricant is applied. Every month l spray mine with LANOX about $12 at Bunnings. My door locks/actuators are now 18 years old.
     
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    Can't just turn the radio off ?
     
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    When you turn off the radio it will display the day and date on the screen even after you lock the car . The screen shuts down after about half an hour .
     
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    I don't have the regular little push button thingy. It's part of the door latch system. I'm gonna be trying to pull the whole thing out when I get a chance though.

    I kind of just assumed Holden would charge more than if I could just find an online shop (I buy everything online these days!). I did send an inquiry to my local dealer a few days ago but never got a response.

    I've already been trying to spray contact cleaner into it. But as in my above message, it's a whole contraption thing and there's no easy way to get the contact cleaner inside very far. It has helped somewhat though, but it's getting worse.

    I've had to do that but the system still kind of stays 'on' and then shuts off eventually. I just don't like the idea and would prefer to fix it before I sell the car (considering selling later this year maybe).
     
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    lt isnt a contact cleaner. It is to lubricate the actuator. If you are going to replace go genuine if the option is available.
     
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    Sorry, yeah, I've tried some silicone lubricant as well. I'm trying to get a genuine one, just thought there might be online stores I could order one in easily from.
     
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    Alan Mance holden store $209 delivered. Google ve door actuator and youl be suprised.
     
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    price one from holden than you can compare prices here is a few places
    plenty on ebay new and used also try holmart, oz car parts smithfeld or get on one off the commodore buy sell swaps sites on facebook
     
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    Go to a Holden dealer, give them your VIN, so they can give you the correct version for your car.
    There were a few revisions over the years...
    Complex little buggers...

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    I've purchased from them before. No probs.
     
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    "There were a few revisions over the years..."
    Yep, when I replaced mine in my 07 WM, I had to replace the cables too. The old ones were too long.
     
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    I had exactly the same problem, I searched eBay, but asking to much,
    I got one from the Wreckers, for $40, if it fails with in 12months or 20,000k as per allegedly GM's spare parts warranty, I'm still in front
    Considering it only took 1/2 hour to replace.
    Well that was 60k's, and 2 years ago and hasn't failed since.
    Keeping in mind, If you purchased a new one, "GM's Warranty is only valid of THEY install it", at a over inflated cost.
     
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    ACL would say otherwise.
     
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    The revisions were to change the potted micro switch to a more reliable version.
     
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    Cheers guys. Ended up ordering the part from australian online carparts. Mainly because they were the most helpful and the 2nd to get back to my online enquiry (the first was actually a Holden dealer, but was more expensive).

    Though in hindsight, I might have just got it from a dealer to forgo shipping. My parcel was on a train that got derailed so wasn't even sure if I'd get it.

    That said, got it today. Took 20min to install and it's all working again. Just in time since for the past few days the latch flicking technique didn't work at all.

    If anyone else finds this thread looking for an answer, these are two posts I learnt from that I got from this site.
    https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/ve-door-lock-actuator.199182/
    https://imgur.com/a/RryHA
     
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    I did ask the question at Brighton Holden, and that's what they said,
    "Warranty is only valid if their Technicians Install it" as I am not an authorised GM Technician, Dealer/installer,
    So hence I went looking at a wreckers, as mentioned, hasn't failed yet, and when it does,
    I am still in front for the cost of a S/H one, compared with the cost of the new one,
    + inc $90 p/h for an apprentice to install it, and without the car for a day,
    so its a lost of wages as I am self employed.
    PS: I have one on the shelf at home ready to go, as I was at the wreckers a couple of weeks ago, and removed it, then shelved it.
     
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