2012 Honda Accord Door Lock Actuator Replacement (2008-2012 Similar)

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[@justincase3192]

I was drinking coffee while watching this. It was excellent.

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[@geauxpsand]

Just did both rear doors and the driver door. Your videos gave me a lot more confidence to take on the job! Everything was fairly easy except the JIS bolt that you warned about. I stripped it and had to use vice grips to get it out.

[@kenstenger]

Thanks so much - great video!!!, replaced both rear actuators in less than 1 hour total - the second actuator took 10 minutes.

[@BigDog50001]

Good to hear you got it fixed! Thanks!

[@daveparker839]

Could not get the blue cable out to save my life. Temporarily skipped the step and in doing so I was able to get better access to it. Thought I would mention for the benefit of others. Also, my gasket material would not come off so I just replaced it with some HVAC thin insulation tape. Thanks SO much for posting this video! Got you a new sub. 👍

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment and welcome!

[@g.johnson143]

Thanks, this was even helpful for my 2013 Accord. My replacement was even easier than the earlier generation.

[@BigDog50001]

Glad it helped!

[@MichaelMedwin]

Got my driver door fixed, thank you! Unfortunately, all three other doors have no life, assuming I need to replace for all of them now.. ughhh. Thank you for the video!!

[@LIVEFREEORDIEUSA]

Big Dog really walk you through it step by step , like a pro. Thanks

[@BigDog50001]

Thank you for the comment!

[@mr.nobody9630]

Smooth replacement you make it look so easy. Well done

[@BigDog50001]

Thank you!

[@arthurfricchione8119]

another good one. Thanks for the heads-up on the fasteners. will definitely order a set along with the tape. oh and thanks for the tip on the door unlocking and lowering of the windows. you really pack your videos with good to know info. thanks again 👍

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment!

[@michaelgraziano9697]

thank you! need to do this in the next few days. Heard that wonky sound and didn't know it was the failure of the old actuator

[@BryanDouglas44]

Thank you so much. Excellent video. Saved me a lot of time, money, and trouble.

[@BigDog50001]

Thank you, glad it helped!

[@aajay602]

Your vid came in handy. All 4 stop working on my wife’s car.

[@BigDog50001]

Glad it helped!

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Also for the weather shield for removal with out damage i used a razor blade and carefully cut the glue. While grabbing the shield peeling it back that way it doesn’t get ruined. Did this on my 04 Accord EX V6 Sedan only has 75,300 miles. At that time of door lock actuator replacement. Did it at under 70k last year.

[@jimthecarguy]

Nice video . You make it look easy.

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks Jim! I appreciate the comment!

[@RobWallaceHikes]

Thanks for the great and easy to follow tutorial. Success!

[@BigDog50001]

Thank you, I appreciate the comment!

[@kellenchurchill4962]

Thank you for this video. It was very informative. Going to have to do this soon.

[@BigDog50001]

I appreciate the comment, thanks!

[@henrycardenas190]

Thank you! Video was very thorough with all step included! After installation, the door unlocks fine with the fob but it won’t unlock any of my doors. Is it possible I have a faulty actuator or do I need to reprogram?

[@joedominick7517]

Very detailed, excellent information and great job!

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks!

[@PaganWizard]

DAYUM............I wish I would have watched this video before giving my dealership close to $600 to do just the driver's door. They even stroked me into buying the latch assembly along with the lock actuator, claiming it was a 1 piece assembly. Assuming the procedure is the same for all 4 doors, can you please give part numbers for each of the 4 doors?? Keep up the great work with these videos!!!!!

[@BigDog50001]

Yeah they can be expensive! Parts vary by make and model so I wouldn't want to give you wrong numbers. I would just plug the VIN of the vehicle into any of the online Honda parts dealers (I usually use HondaPartsNow) and search for either door latch or door lock and you should be able to find the part numbers you need. Thanks for the comment!

[@DrCitrixmeister]

6:23 I'm pretty certain that those 3 tap in connectors aren't aftermarket, but rather some sloppy kludge on Honda's part. My wife had no dealer installed or other aftermarket options on her 2011 Accord EX-L V6, and it has those. They have caused me more trouble with the actuator install on the driver side front door, because those tap in connectors managed to bisect the red and white wires where they passed through the connectors, now I have to fix those as well. The problem is I'm not sure which wire taps into the red wire, and which taps into the white wire. The orange wire, which also has a tap in connector, hasn't yet split.

[@surgingcircuits6955]

So Helpful. Thx!

[@bufordmobley5372]

great video. What is the purpose of the blue wire with he white end connector that you had to disconnect at the lock assembly? Alarm? Mine is a 2008 Accord sedan and doesn't have. thanks

[@nighthawkj30A4]

On the 7th Gen Accord Models the door lock Actuator is separate from the door lock its self. Which is good because i found that after so many years. The door lock Assembly. Like the Lock rod clips and hinge has alot of wear. So better to replace the whole thing.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

I have that same Snap on Screw driver but in Red. Excellent #2 Screw driver

[@heyitschinoable]

You’re my new favorite channel! All Honda stuff. Your quality of work is always top notch too!

[@BigDog50001]

Well mostly Honda lol, thanks for the comment!

[@danithaman4610]

What’s the part number of the plastic that’s covering the holes after you take off the black arm rest part?

[@kavontrades8250]

out of 4 doors only passenger door works. could the 3 other doors all have a bad actuator? or does the driver actuator cause the rear doors not to work?

[@jaydenedgar4393]

Hey my 2011 Honda Accord lx key fob doesn’t do that with my windows & I believe it’s the original key fob from the dealership. Any suggestions?

[@MattG171]

My 2009 Accord door key lock will not turn and have no fob. The alarm goes off for two minutes after opening door. Is the actuator a suspect with these symptoms? Great video!

[@JN-ri1ey]

Question about door locks. Key fob and main door switch only unlock the driver door, hatchback and other 3 doors stay locked. But if I manually unlock the 3 doors the hatchback will lock and unlock using the fob and main switch on driver door. Any ideas??? I was told the driver door actuator Controls the rest of the door locks to some degree.

[@BigDog50001]

On some models they can be programmed to only open the Driver's door lock and nothing else (they can also be programmed to only open all locks with one press of button). If it isn't a programming issue then the locks will need troubleshooting. It helps to have a Honda capable scan tool on newer vehicles to see what the module commands are.

[@nothingbutgene9846]

Would this be the same for a 2017 model?

[@MrMonmex]

Thank You so much. I followed the video and helped me out so much I just changed mine and it worked perfect except for the alarm but I have to figure it out I don’t know if You drink but I owe You a beer and a tequila shot 🤣🤣. Thank You !!

[@ccmetalhead]

You think this would work on my 08 crv?

[@joe_moneyy]

How can I get the actuator to open up?? My door is stuck closed

[@Fabian.v93]

In the beginning of the video you used the key remote to roll down the windows my accord used to do that but it no longer does, but I can still roll down the windows from the inside would you happen to know the cause of it not working with the remote?

[@TheSnawk]

Since your comment is a year old I'm going to assume you got this fixed or have a different car, but my 2008 Accord is doing the same thing as you described. Neither the windows nor the sunroof open when holding the button on the fob, but they work when activated from inside the car. Since this problem started happening around the same time my lock actuator failed, I would guess that it's a symptom of the lock actuator instead of the remote, since the remote still works fine for unlocking the trunk.

[@Fabian.v93]

@@TheSnawk recently 3 of my door lock actuators went out so I had them replaced and now everything works fine.

[@TheSnawk]

@@Fabian.v93 Glad to hear! I really wish the recalls were still available since this is such a huge issue, and it's a security threat because so many people have to leave their cars unlocked because of it

[@John-ik4pi]

Good video! For the life of me tho I could not figure out how to get that blue cable to detach. I gave up and made an appt with Honda.

[@BigDog50001]

After pulling the white clip back, those cables can be in there tight especially if it is the first time they have been removed. Thanks for the comment!

[@John-ik4pi]

@@BigDog50001 I may give this one more try next weekend. If I understand properly it should just pull out? Is there a clip holding it in at all or do you just grab and give it hell?

[@BigDog50001]

John There is a white connector that needs to be pulled out a little bit first, it pops out about a quarter inch (but stays on the cable), then the entire cable can be popped out. The white connector locks the cable in when it is pushed all the way in.

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[@daniel022209]

I now have an issue with my 2008 Honda Accord. But the thing is that the door cant open from the inside or outside but the door locks work. Is there an issue with the door latch mechanism?

[@BigDog50001]

Possible, but there are also a few cables/clips etc that can break. Unfortunately many times when the door can't be opened at all, the door panel (and sometimes even the door) can be damaged during the repair because the area is difficult to access while the door is closed.

[@daniel022209]

@@BigDog50001 how much did you charge for a job like that (parts and labor)? I really need to know what I am dealing with.

[@daniel022209]

@@BigDog50001 any idea on much this could cost?

[@callewis4330]

My window is struggling going down now any reason you can think of

[@nicksaya]

I have a 2011 honda fir the rear left door lock won’t lock even if I push on it manually. The mechanic says it is the actuator. I can get the part for 197.00 it’s actually called the Latch Assembly, L Rear Door Power Product ID: 72650-TF0-003 does that sound right?

[@BigDog50001]

I don't know if it is the correct part number for that vehicle but the door lock actuator is part of the door latch assembly on most newer Hondas, including a 2011 Fit.

[@nicksaya]

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[@johnathonbutler5490]

I can unlock and lock it but it won't open from the inside or out

[@codepsa]

GRACIAS MUY UTIL

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[@aminataalharazim5739]

I replaced the door lock actuator assembly, but the door still didn't open from the inside. Before I changed the part, I noticed that the cords were slipping out of the metal bracket that holds them in place. I changed the actuator anyway. I assume it must be the door cables at fault, but not sure if I diagnosed it correctly. Any other issues that could be the cause of the door not opening from the inside? The door opens fine from the outside, and I hear the locks turning, so I don't think it is an electrical or sensory issue. I'm Perplexed. BTW, the video was very helpful, easy to follow.

[@BigDog50001]

I would start by looking at the cables, attachment points and the inside door handle looking for anything broken or out of the ordinary. When the door is opened or locked/unlocked there should be smooth movement of the cables on each end. You can look at the door on the other side of the vehicle if you are not sure how it should be operating.

[@skinnyg190]

ugh Gonna have to do this to my crosstour. The alarm doesn't want to turn on because one rear door won't lock with the fob. What a pita.

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[@r-hovaperekimionakpoma7503]

After replacing mine I am having a malfunction in my security system

[@BigDog50001]

If it happened immediately after the work was done I would double check all work. Aftermarket parts can also cause issues like that.

[@ScagAteHer]

I can’t get that blue cable out

[@DrCitrixmeister]

Struggled with that several times today. The white collar over the black connector has to be slid away from the lock actuator assembly, in other words towards the outside door skin. It must move about 1 cm. Once it's withdrawn, you can then pull the black cable out of the lock actuator, again pulling it towards the outside door skin (unless you've removed the entire actuator from the door, then you'll be able to see what you're doing, but you'll have a hard time removing the lock actuator without disconnecting the silver rod going up to the outside door handle, which is also difficult).

[@ScagAteHer]

@ I got it out. It was just caked in mud so it was really stiff. It was just a struggle to get the leverage to pull it out. Took a lot of wiggling and patience.

[@javierillanes7664]

Now I see why Honda charged me $500 for replacing the actuators on both sides...but, unfortunately, they lasted two years before starting failing again, this time the four!!

[@BigDog50001]

The door lock actuators on these models go bad very frequently unfortunately.

[@johnathonbutler5490]

I did this and my door still won't open

[@marcosaruca5283]

funny both of my doors are acting up aswell

[@BigDog50001]

Definitely a common issue.

[@cobradwight1]

Plastic gear equals junk.

[@BigDog50001]

Unfortunately they have been made with plastic for many years now.