I paid the price for not watching this all the way through initially. I was cussing you, but I figured it out then finished the video and saw you covered everything. Thanks again. Saved me a bunch of cash and trimmed my ego!

You just saved me $1000! I was able to do this all by myself by following your instructions. Thanks for the great video!

Awesome video! Just replaced my 2012 GX 460 passenger door actuator following the exact steps. Piece of cake. Local dealer quoted me $605, eBay cost me $6.59 total.

Wow! Totally worked even though my mechanism was different (passenger side in rear). I had a gigantic mess going on though... I had the big gear off, another Y piece off and not even connected to the two metal brackets on top and bottom...Then the motor tabs were actually bent because i didn't pull the motor STRAIGHT out... which i couldn't do at the time because I could barely open the plastic at that point. I broke the plastic cover, which actually made it easier to work on, but a piece of metal got trapped on some other metal, had to take apart again. At the end I had the motor in and the wires moved... but i had no idea if it worked until i plugged back into the vehicle... lol. Getting the motor out and back in and all the trim off and on took no time at all, but it took probably 2 hours of messing with the mechanism. Oh well, $10 is better than hundreds!

Worked in my 2014 GX460. Great video and replaced for $6.

Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for!!! Saving me north of $1000

Thanks! The tips at the end were very helpful.

Super helpful! Thanks for the instructions and last minute tips!

Thanks for taking the time to make the DIY video. Well done. My wife's 2011 Lexus is250 has the exact same door lock actuators, and I just replaced the motors in both front doors with help of this video. Two thumbs up.

I love me some strawberry Shiner! Thanks for the video!

Thanks so much for this great video! God bless you 🙏. I was able to replace the motors in the door lock actuators - the driver side and passenger side. I have a 2010 GX460. Both went out weeks apart. The dealer wanted $650 for each. I paid $6 for each motor and was able to change both in 2hrs. It wasn’t difficult given the demo in the video.

There’s a video that is titled something about 8 dollar fix for Toyota Lexus etc he shows how to take apart the whole case and replace the motor. (in case you do it this way and you can’t get it back together correctly.) it’s diy like us that make ordinary people be able to fix our own cars!

Thanks for the vid. I replaced mine last weekend and everything seemed ok, so we left for vacation. While away from home I found the key doesn’t work in the door, so I think I need to adjust that bar thing. Also when I try to lock the door, sometimes my GX doesnt like it and will automatically open all the windows and the sunroof and will unlock the driver door... i have try locking it several times for it to actually lock. Is there a reset that I need to do for this? My new actuator was a refurb version

very thorough,,,

Thank you so much for the tips. What's the name and part number for that yellow foam cover?

Huge thanks for the video, this was super useful! It worked on my Lexus LX470. Prying open the actuator was a little more difficult (no clips, had to glue it closed), but it worked like a charm. For those who need prime, here is the Amazon link for the motor: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BYD0QVK/ref=od_aui_detailpages00

Thankyou 👍🏻

Which shaft type did you go with? There is an option for 10mm and 20mm flat shaft or round shaft. Thank you very much for the video!!

My 2004 Lexus GX 470 remote like yours won't lock or unlock doors, doors do lock / unlock manually and master control works fine. Does it sound like I have the same motor issue you had?

Do you know if the side mirrors (folding mechanism) uses the same motor? Thanks a lot!

i tried to do the same thing but for driver side rear passenger door, the actuator is difficult to pull out also i jammed my door.

Having some problem putting the door panel back on. Does the top of the panel hook into the window rail?

Do you know if the motor on the rear cargo hatch is the same motor as the one you are using. Trying to help a buddy out so he doesn’t have to spend 200 on the part and 600 on labor

Awesome video. Where did you find your motor at?

I replaced the driver’s front lock actuator and now the lock works with the switch, key, and key fob, BUT if you hit the lock button on the door and then close it the driver’s door unlocks as it closes. I though maybe it was sensing the proximity key being too close so I moved the key inside the house and same thing. Any advice would be awesome!

Great video. Do you happen to have the part number for this DC motor? or where can I get one for my car? I have the same problem.

Great video! Curious if anyone has tried this with an 04 GX? Your close-up shot of the motor shows the part # as FC-280PC22125, which is coming up as NOT compatible with the 04 GX. Any info would be great.

Great video, thank! FYI, you did forget a screw when you put actuator body back together :-)

Does the same motor work on either the left or right side of the car?

Savage. How did you find out what electric motor was needed, and where did you get it from? Thanks.

Hello there I was wondering where can I get the $5 motor at?? Thanks

Hope you put that last screw in before you put it back in the car. I would have said well it can live without it , if i had missed it.

What year GX is this if you don't mind me asking?

Just did my es350 dealer wanted $605.00 Amazon was $5.00 bucks unsnapped the lock assembly put new motor in and wallah working lock! FOR 5 BUCKS and 45min of my time

What year is your vehicle? I have a 2014 Toyota Highlander.... probably uses a similar power door lock actuator.... however, the Highlander Door Actuators are now ALL SEALED UNITS..... you cannot pull the two halves apart and replace an inexpensive motor like you demonstrate...... Toyota decided it was better to sell $350 parts and a $500 repair job per door instead of treating it's customers with the long term relationship in mind....... My first and Last Toyota product.....3 out of four door locks have failed before 55K miles... and the 4th one is on borrowed time.

Where did you buy motor ?

This worked in a 2015 Lexus GX 460. Uses a D-Shaft Motor - FC-280PC-22125. Ordered on Amazon - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BYD0QVK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It should be noted when installing the door panel back on a Lexus GX460 and most likely the GX470 that you must remove the felt/rubber piece prior to installing the door panel - refer to this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nrZnqrufqpatk3k.html

There’s a video that is titled something about 8 dollar fix for Toyota Lexus etc he shows how to take apart the whole case and replace the motor. (in case you do it this way and you can’t get it back together correctly.) it’s diy like us that make ordinary people be able to fix our own cars!