Excellent video, in my personal opinion. The reason these motors fail, is because the locking jaws are never lubricated. This makes it extra hard for the motor to work. There for it burns up. I lubricate my locks, hinges, and key tumblers with a real good oil. It’s called G96, it’s not cheap but it works.

I put mine back together and now my physical key doesn’t unlock the door. And my motor replacement didn’t work still doesn’t unlock driver door. No power getting to unlock side of switch. How do I get the physical key to unlock again

Thanks, this also worked for me and I don’t have to reach over to lock/unlock front passenger lock on my 2010 crew cab.

Thank you for this video!! These instructions worked exactly for my 2017 Toyota Tundra. Took less than two hours. Would have taken a lot less time if it weren’t for a tricky wire harness from my electric locks and windows switch. Thanks again!!

Dude. Why video everything if you’re going to turn off the camera when you actually do everything? Buy a $4 camera stands already so you don’t have to “be back” for every single step. Just some free feedback for ya, otherwise nice work

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I just watched these two videos and was able to fix my 2013 tundra double cab. Excellent video. Thank you.

3:33 I wish to see Hayden with dreads someday

He thinks he me and shit lil nigga be you cut ur hair never 👎

My dada do that to 😘

How do you know if your supposed to have a 10mm or 20 mm for a 2012 toyota tundra?

Fantastic video! I’ll be doing this instead of buying an entire new actuator.

Thanks for this detailed mechanical breakdown as this fixed my 2016 Tundra SR. Just what I needed because a spring fell out of the unit when I popped it apart. This video shows where everything is supposed to be. Advice to anyone else doing the drivers side, make sure that when you are putting this unit back in the door, line up the key cylinder with the lock mechanism. If you get it all back together and the key will not unlock the door, it isn't lined up properly.

Thanks! I'll give you an "A" for content and a "C" for camera work. Get a tripod! But overall very helpful, I'll be tackling my doors soon!

Excellent video . The gears are called a worm gear on the motor and a ring gear it activates to lock and un- lock the door . My door has intermittent failure. Maybe the contacts are not good ? Cheap to buy a new motor . What is your source for a new motor ?

Thank you so much. Funny story. I'm tearing apart my truck today sitting in the driveway, have the replacement plastic door plugs, pry tools, and motor, and in my garage floor I've got a million pieces laying everywhere watching your video. I get it back together, start getting it in the door, and hear thunder. It wasn't supposed to rain at all today. I literally stuck a plastic plug in to replace one and shoved the panel back on as it started. The bottom fell out as my door shut. I got drenched running 10 feet back into my garage but whew that was close. Thank God for your video!

Thank you for saving me $200!!

Ok, so I have a new lock issue. I have a 2010 Tundra. I've replaced all of the actuator motors once and some, twice (thanks to this video). Now I have a new issue. All went out at the same time, except the driver's door. I just replaced the rear driver's side, so it's odd that it's not working. Is the driver's side a master for the other 3? Is there something other than actuator motors that could be causing this? It makes a funny sound like it's trying and the alarm makes a few beeps, but nothing unlocks except the driver's door. I welcome any suggestions.

Very informative. Thanks. I would suggest getting a cheap tripod for filming.

Great video! Used it today to replace the actuator motor in two doors on my 2007 Tundra. Cost me about two hours and $12! At the dealership it would have been $1000 for both.

I have a question. I know this fix is cheap, but I've done all of my doors twice. It's been a short-term fix for me. Anyone else have this problem? I have a 2010 Tundra 4wd, Crew Cab. Just curious. I'd still rather do this than pay for a new actuator, but it's just annoying.

Two important issues the reference number for motor wrong it’s not brass collar 10 mm flat shaft don’t order brass collar other issue he got lucky or did not state the rod for manual operation ie key turn must run through out side cup on actuator or your key won’t work and you can’t open door once closed then your really hoses and second video skips four important places why does he keep referencing rear actuator got nothing to do with front it has its own particularly for install re do video correctly or I’ll do it you miss too many key issues and keep cutting out video to what ever your doing other than doing a install video he’s half ass

Most important you gave wrong motor in description it’s not brass collar second you keep not shooting on anything required to open third you keep showing and talking about rear actuator it’s a front actuator show stop showing nonsense all these clips yet you don’t show how to open with out breaking oh got this set up you have no clue what your using pop it out I’ll be back after I shut of cam this is a show of not showing wow don’t order motor in motor need description he’s wrong on that type motor it’s not the brass collar you need 10 mm flat shaft motor that’s it FYI

Thanks for sharing these videos I fixed the actuator on my truck very helpful video!!!

I just bought 4 more! I might have bought ur truck. dealership said guna cost $2300 to replace all. yea ok, I just bought for of em online and ill do it myself

It sounds like you didnt attached both linkages, the rear has the safty door switch not the front, if it open partially it should open all the way, it sounds like the linkage is not put back properly, not adjusted in the right hole, maybe you can get to the latch between the door and center and see if you can get it to open the reat of way,

Excellent video but maybe too late for me. I did the front passenger actuator motor on my 2008 Lexus IS and everything went well but I didn't test it first. (I wasn't thinking). I can get the door to open partially from the inside handle but not the exterior handle. And, as you mention in your video, I did not set the safety latch (not sure what position it was when I reinstalled). I can get the door partially open from the inside door handle, not the outside, so it it loose but won't open. I think its called the safety latches (secondary latch?) . You mentioned getting a coat hanger in there to pull it down but I already put the door panel back on. Ugh. Any suggestions for getting the door open from the safety latched position?

I got an $843.00 dollar quote from the dealer for two door actuators. I ran across this video and thought I would give it a shot. I did all four of my doors for $25.00 bucks. Thank you for posting this!!

I messed up and did what you said you did ....i got everything back together and reinstalled...the locks work now but i can't open the door...how did you say you got it open?

Just did this replacement on my 2014 Tundra Limited and it is working great now. Thanks so much. Parts alone for 2 doors was going to be almost $700, so $13 later and a couple hours of my time and I am a HAPPY CAMPER!!!

Incredibly useful for fixing my 5th Gen 4Runner. Ta muchly!

Love to know how someone would replace this if the door was stuck in the closed position. Certainly cant replace the actuator if you cant open the door.

Works for 2008 Highlander, also. Great video!

Thank you so much for this tutorial. It worked great on my 2007 4runner. But.... now when I use the remote to lock the doors, the 3 untouched doors lock but the one i replaced, opens. Same with unlocking. Hmmmm. Polarity issue? - UPDATE: ..... removed the plastic cap on the motor, turned it 180 degrees and filed down the little tab so it would slide in. Works perfectly now! So if anyone has an issue like mine, that's the fix!!

will this work on a 2015 Camry? thanks and is there a link for that motor!

Thanks for taking the time to post - very helpful. The only other advice I would add is that specific to the driver’s door, I recommend also removing the key cylinder before removing the actuator from the door. It comes out easier and you are sure to align it correctly when reinstalling. I didn’t try the key until a day or two later and it didn’t work. There are other vids out there that show you how to remove the key cylinder - very easy, but worth the extra effort on the driver’s door, especially if your remote doesn’t work one day and you actually need to use the key.

Is the one motor the same for all 4 doors

The video is still helping people. Thank you! I have a 2003 RAV4, and this video also applies to that vehicle. I'm a woman and am slightly mechanically inclined, and I was able to do this repair, though it is not for the faint of heart. Several days passed while I waited for my $6 part to arrive (Mabuchi Nichibo Door Lock Motor Flat or Round Shaft 20mm or 10mm FC-280PC-22125), so by the time it came to put it all back together, I had to re-watch the video to remember where all the pieces went. Yikes! And because of the time passing, I recommend being very organized about setting down screws and perhaps taking a picture or two while you disassemble.

Yeah, it saved me a few hundred as well. The driver door is a little trickier to reinstall once assembled back, due to the key lock mechanism but it worked well. I wish i could go to the stealership and tell them how much it cost me to fix this issue we should not be experiencing.

Know this video series is several years old, but you just saved me hundreds of dollars. Just changed all 4 motors on a 2013 Tundra. Worked perfect. Thank You.

Thank you so much for this video. You saved me a lot of headache sir. 👍👍

Thanks a ton for your videos! Like everyone said, you saved us around $400 a door! Thank you, thank you thank you! If anyone was impatient like me and broke clip showing at the 4:13 mark of the video, those can be had for $0.50 each. I found them here. The part number on the diagram is 67603E parts.stevinsontoyotawest.com/p/Toyota_2013_Tundra-CREW-MAX-SR-5-57L-V8-FFV-4x4-AT/CLIP-AIR-DUCT-FOR-CENTER-PILLAR-GARNISH-PANEL---UPPER-FOR-FLOOR-CARPET-SET-BRACKET-FOR-FRONT-DOOR-TRIM-BOARD-FOR-FRONT-FENDER-APRON-SEAL-FOR-INSTRUMEN/62986616/90467A0016C0.html Anyway. thanks a bunch! Jeff

Thanks for taking the time to make and post these videos. I was able to replace the motor in my 2010 Sequoia after watching. It's working great so far, appreciate it!

Wow thanks so much! My 2007 Tundra power latch did this. I’m a professional mechanic and was hoping for there was a way to repair them.

Thank you soo much, followed you step by step on my 2011 venza worked like a charm..

I put back together now outside door handle not working ....ugh any advice

Thanks for the video! Saved me hundreds! I can confirm this method and motor works with a 2011 tundra rear crew max door lock. TAKE PICTURES AS SOON AS YOU PULL APART ACTUATOR! I had a spring fall out on me (thank god I noticed it before I put the actuator back in) and had to pull the other lock apart to figure out where it came from. It cost me another 90 minutes. When I ordered the lock from amazon it was 16 dollars shipped to my door.

Thanks for the video! Saved me hundreds! I can confirm this method and motor works with a 2011 tundra rear crew max door lock. TAKE PICTURES AS SOON AS YOU PULL APART ACTUATOR! I had a spring fall out on me (thank god I noticed it before I put the actuator back in) and had to pull the other lock apart to figure out where it came from. It cost me another 90 minutes. When I ordered the lock from amazon it was 16 dollars shipped to my door.

Thank you very much for this video!! I have a 2010 Toyota Highlander and the door lock actuator is the same you showed in this video. It saved me $350.00 for the lock and this is without installation!! Add may be another $100.00 to $150.00 for labor and it gets really expensive!!!👍👍👍👍

Just replaced mine. Bought the part for about 5 bucks and followed the directions. Great job. Saved me money.