How to Replace Door Lock Actuator 05-11 Honda Civic

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a broken or snapped power door lock actuator. This video is applicable to the 08 Honda Civic.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2006 Honda Civic
2007 Honda Civic
2008 Honda Civic
2009 Honda Civic
2010 Honda Civic
2011 Honda Civic
🔧 List of tools used:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oz9/1AXAA00013
• Phillips Head Screwdriver 1aau.to/oz9/1AXAA00013
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/ov4/1AXAA00017
• Trim Tool Set 1aau.to/oiH/1AXXX00006
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oCm/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oz3/1AXAA00015
• Pick 1aau.to/ofu/1AXAA00037
• Razor Blade / Gasket Scraper 1aau.to/oaS/1AXAA00280
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[@angelabutters4120]

thank you for this! it took me 10 mins after watching your video to realize why my door wasnt locking properly and i was able to fix it by myself in about 15 mins!

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[@marygoldkamp4734]

Thanks to you my husband was able to repair a bad actuator on our 2009 Honda Civic. Step by Step directions within this video are well done!!! Thank YOU!!

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[@wegotflames6380]

Agreed! Know exactly how to do it now. Gonna be a 2 beer project at most. 🤙🏼

[@honestjohn6222]

This one of the best , and well explained clips I have ever seen , thanks

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+Tony Reed Thanks for checking us out!

[@edwardinvegas]

Great video. I used it as a reference guide to replace the rear door actuator in a 2007 Honda Civic Si Sedan and the door handle also (in other video). I watched the videos about 2 times each and then it was pretty straightforward. I did have issues getting the lock connector cable to snap into place along the threads and the clip as there was no extra play / cabling.... It is very helpful to have an assistant helping you to hold up the door panel as you do this. Never hurts to have an extra set of hands...

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[@sebastieng-l9588]

Thank you! Got the job done because of the video helped me.

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[@PermsWorm]

You did a great job explaining. Thank you

[@MrTravisAl]

WARNING. if you don’t use a PH3 Phillips for those lock actuator screws, you will strip them. Today I actually had to use a ball peen hammer (round head against the screw heads) spring-loaded impact screwdriver AND a torch to get the last actuator screw out on a 2009 CRV . I tried a PH3 bit on an impact driver gun and they still wouldn’t budge.

[@dearyuss9051]

Thanks a lot Idol for sharing this video, I can now start DIY for my honda civic front door problem, I hope I can made it. God Bless Idol.

[@patmontecino8009]

excellent video thank you so much

[@ishy2217]

Thanks so much for the video. i found the hook-like part that attaches to the exterior handle really hard to remove! I ended up ripping it off by pulling really hard but at the same time cut my wrist because i hit a sharp part of the interior door panel. had to get 5 stitches but came back after and finished the job!

[@ishy2217]

i got my parts from a car wrecker

[@dodo13500]

Thank you, great video. I was a hero today to my granddaughter.

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[@victorortega2718]

Great vid !

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[@frankmangan2113]

Great job

[@izzycamaro]

Great video . Thanks a lot

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[@user-tq7xg7gy5k]

Its very very good.

[@bsm6776]

I wonder if you can just keep the metal arm in tact when replacing

[@herrbrahms]

14:20 Using a little bit of the butyl sealant to hold the bolt inside the socket is one of those great pro tips to avoid frustration. If you don't do it, you're going to end up fishing that stupid little bolt out of god knows where with a telescoping magnet -- several times.

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+herrbrahms Thanks for the feedback!

[@angeljulian8602]

I’m going to watch this video 3x a today until I’m confident to do it myself 😤

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[@uidsea]

So how would I go about replacing just the cables? The little white plastic pieces broke and now it doesn't hold onto the little white latches on the door handle.

[@hondagoal]

Great Video. THX.

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[@mrylo1]

That's an awesome video! Very detailed and easy to follow instructions. Do you also have a video on how to replace the rear actuators?

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+mrylo1 Thanks for checking us out! We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@MattKremer39]

Awesome video. Thanks for focusing on the quality up close shots!! (not those kind, lol) I'm currently putting my door panel back together and was having a lot of trouble hooking up the handle & lock.

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Thanks for the comments and for watching! +Matt Kremer

[@melvinmartinez9948]

Great job tanks

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[@johnschiwitz4412]

what is the part number for the actuator?

[@YD-uq5fi]

OK. At least this video convinced me that this is way too involved for the average person to do (unlike the battery, air filter, or changing a bumper cover).

[@patrickl3150]

What is the best way to put power locks in my car

[@nicktheoneofmany]

This is great, very detailed! How do you open the door on this car when the handles won't work?

[@chieflouie2821]

Happened to me but luckily I kept on pushing door from inside while opening the handle and turning on/off key fob. I didnt secure the door lock cable attachment at the threaded part to the door handle unit.

[@melvinflores6402]

nicktheoneofmany having the same issue. Did you ever figured that out?

[@omarsoto2822]

Great video. Would be better if it had a little more details and explanations. Would recommend though.

[@Tripside7]

this looks like a job for a professional only. Theres no way i could pull that off.

[@guillermorocha6661]

Yes I though I would see if I can do it, but it doesn't look that easy. What if something goes wrong and it doesn't lock.... got to go to the mechanic with the door disassembled....

[@shaym754]

Right !

[@EaStxVaNxiNc]

take the window track bolt off and move the track down will free it up make this job 100 times easier its a 2 piece meets by the top

[@kyb9206]

I’ve took off my door panel to install speakers in my 8th gen civic si before but of my door won’t unlock bc the actuator and is closed then how would I do this? Lol is there a way around it?

[@thespanishangler4534]

I changed the actuator and still won't lock with the beeper. Can it be the cable or lock switch is messed up?

[@dbeaton1111]

How do I remove the master window switch on a coupe?

[@patrickl3150]

I have the lock actulators like the ones u have in the video and I also have a keyless entry system with lock actlators

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+patrick lynch Thanks for checking us out! 1aauto.com

[@patrickl3150]

@@1AAutowhat is the best way to put power locks in my 2008 civic DX i have the lock actulators like u have in the video and i also have a keyless entry system with the lock actulators

[@rolinnolan2012]

patrick lynch did you ever figure out how to do it? I’m in the same situation.

[@shaym754]

My driver door don’t open AAA PUT THAT slim Jim in the window and now my door won’t open will this process help?

[@lizbeth9802]

I was able to change the lock cylinder without removing the door actuator… is it really necessary to remove?

[@dtrust68]

So I have a 2007 civic ex sedan. The fob only unlocks the drivers side which is ok. But the lock/unlock button on the driver side only works for the driver side and not the other 3 doors. The passenger side doesnt doesnt lock or unlock any door. Would I need door lock actuators to fix this for the other doors? I will say when i mess with the fuse sometimes the drivers side lock and unlock button will work for the driver rear door and then it stops. So what would be the issue? Maybe a wire? Or door lock actuators?

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+Dustin Rust We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@_j1.__544]

Can anyone help me I need a link to vid on rear driver actuator replacement on mk8 civic 06 plate 🙏 cant seem to find anywhere

[@indo_traveler_monk]

thank

[@pottasium7117]

hello, i know that this is an old video so i might not get a response. But i would like to inquire if an euro/hatchback version of the 8th gen civic (06-08, fn chassis) uses same master-cylinder/lock ? i can find any info about it on the forums

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+@pottasium7117 This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@patrickl3150]

hey 1A Auto Parts i got a question i am new at this and really need help i have a 2008 civic dx it has power windows how would i put power door locks in and what would i need if you could help me out that would be great or if anyone else knows please can u let me know

[@ukt000]

O just bought the same car as yours today it has power windows and i want to put power doors too cause i have to lock each door a part

[@simonkassem7955]

@@ukt000 did you figure jt out?

[@zantiagotron07]

The link to the part on the description says it doesn’t fit a 2010 Honda Civic

[@georgig3795]

My door lock and the actuator are completely separate. There is no way to connect them. It seems like my actuator is different and it is not compatible with the door lock.. any suggestions?? New actuator?

[@JankyDubz19]

If your actuator doesn't come with new cables or don't include it you will have to remove the cables from the actuator to put onto the new one. Be careful as the ends that go into the actuator are very small and fragile.

[@johnmoua9556]

Actuator is not the issue on my 2007 civic coupe door but it’s jam ..can’t open or close it’s lock up.. please help solve this issue on KZbin.. a lot people have this problem

[@patrickl3150]

Hey 1a autoparts i got a question for you i have 2008 civic dx 4 door sedan it doesnt have power locks i have 4 lock actalators how do i install power locks do i have to get 4 new doors

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+patrick lynch That's a big job, especially if you do it yourself. We do not have a video for that.

[@patrickl3150]

@@1AAuto I have the lock actulators like the ones u have in the video and I also have a keyless entry system with lock actlators

[@patrickl3150]

@@1AAuto What is the best way to put power locks in my car

[@jeffreywhicker8947]

My Granddaughter had a seat belt caught in the left door of her 06 Civic. A friend finaly got it pried open then replaced the fouled up actuator. But the door was bent up & soon the new actuator's nylon coating on the door latch fingers got cracked & the door was jammed. I couldn't get the latch to line up proper, then it jamned so bad i had to pull the plastic side panel off exposing the door pillar, then cut out the strike plate bolts with a cutting torch to get the door open. I then did some rough body straightening work on the bent door around the latch mechanism. I refit the strike plate but this time i ground 2 nuts sort of cone shaped & soldered them onto the countersink on the top side of the strike plate so the plate could be bolted onto the door well from behind. Now, if this door ever jams shut again, I will remove the trim to get at the bolts for the strike plate. When i unscrew the bolts, the strike plate will be free of the door, and i can open it.

[@alimp7118]

Can’t find door actuator that says it’ll fit a 2008 Honda Civic on your site... If I get it elsewhere I can still follow this video right?

[@akinsojia3209]

Hello I have Honda 2008 and whenever my heater is on the ac pipe keep freezing too and someone told me actuator problem do you have the same issue?

[@juliomichelle8705]

​@@akinsojia3209 The door lock actuator and Heater core / AC compressor do not communicate at all. This isn't your problem

[@pourtierbeatz7804]

Is there a video on opening it when the lock actuator doesnt work nomore and my door is stuck closed

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[@leospaceman2976]

Would a sign that the actuator is about to fail be that the lock/unlock sounds really slow even if it still works?

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+Leo Spaceman We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@TheSuper4774]

Ive got major problem... my friend closed the door with the latch in lock position.. door is stuck, i try to move the cable, i cant helppp

[@katherinemorales4022]

Me too

[@saeedahmedkhan6206]

I learned

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+Saeed ahmed Khan Thanks for the feedback!

[@khoazyxo]

My child lock is broken, will changing out the actuator fix the problem?

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+Khoa Hobui We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@hibanacigam1321]

Good video, but one thing: you failed to show where to put the window track in relation to the actuator during the reinstall.

[@venus6378]

17:35 what do you call that

[@patrickl3150]

1A auto can it be done though if i took it to a mechanic shop

[@1AAuto]

+patrick lynch If you're going from stock manual locks to power locks you will probably need a mechanic as that's a big job

[@venus6378]

What do you call 3:06

[@LividAxis]

06-11 Civic*

[@333106]

Totally lost faith when he said "use a decent size screw driver". Seriously? Its a #3.

[@freddiejenkins8228]

ryan

[@mahakaka7883]

I feel like I am going to open it up and won’t be able to put the door back together.

[@jocelynbobis9478]

Hello po! Fr. Bagac Bataan po kmi, gusto po sn mgpagawa ng sirang door ng honda accord 1999 npnood q po un video nyo. Psend po ng contact no. Nyo twagan q po kauthank u po

[@christianginella5545]

It's really dumb how you have to carefully guide the lock into a spot you can't see and are at a bad angle to reach, I enjoy replacing transmissions on front wheel drives more than this!

[@draoicht22]

Why don't you state if the video is intended for technicians / mechanics or for the average Joe soap! Hard to know if you are intending for the average person to do this or not. tbh it looks like it's all a mechanics job

[@haileyloralynphotography3587]

its for anyone who needs to be able to do this. If you think this is the the level you need professional mechanic to do it, I would suggest taking your car to the dealership to have windshield wiper blades replaced too

[@youngscott9970]

I think I am better off buying another door from junkyard.

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[@cb400fhonda6]

Wrong video for 2005 2005 should not be included Wrong way to remove door panel These are fragile plastic covers He should have used pry tool And start praying the gaps Then pop off cover Bad video example Poor treatment to people's Vehicles

[@1AAuto]

+Cb400f Honda Thanks for watching! This video applies to the eight generation Honda Civic, which has model years from 2005-2011!