Just a word of caution to everyone... I replaced all 4 actuators on my 2003 Lexus RX300 doors. Upon completion, my key would start the car as normal but the remote features (lock, unlock, panic) would not work at all. I even tried the reprogramming steps with the hit the lock/unlock 5 times, insert the key, yadda yadda yadda ... that didn't help. So, what I found out was that the alarm system was out of sync. I found these instructions to get your remote features back up and running... It worked perfect.... follow these steps if your remote stops working after changing out the actuators ... I tried everything several times from adding, deleting, re-programing my remote but nothing worked until I tried the following: 1) Lock your doors with the key on the driver's side door, then wait until the red security light goes from constant on to blinking (about one minute) this sets the alarm... 2) Go to the passengers door and unlock it with the key and open the door, this will set off the alarm then close the door and go around to the driver's door... 3) Unlock it with the key then open it, while it's open use your remote's unlock button and that should stop the alarm and activate your remote... Good luck
Christopher Anderson THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR INSTALL EXPERIENCE AS WELL WOW YOU DID ALL 4. I need to do my drivers door and THANKS TO IVAN sharing his video and parts link i ordered my actuator and got it in 2 days. How long did it take you to do all 4? Did you do all in one day. The 2 linkage arms on drivers door look intimidating to work with ARE THEY? trying to psych myself to goi g and doing it THANKS!!
You’re a life saver, thank you so much for the perfect video. From the lighting to actually getting up visually with all the parts! Perfect video, and seriously made my day by not having to pay someone to do this!
Thank you so much. This video was PERFECT! Good lighting, clean surface that you were working on, clear view of all the steps and not a bunch of noise or loud music or rambling on about what you were going to do. People posting video tutorials should take some lessons from you. Thanks again.
I got a quote of $1100 to replace one actuator. I bought a complete set on Amazon for $54 and change the bad one in an hour using this video. One note, I did not disconnect the cables from the door handle, as the entire handle can come out with the piece attached. Also putting the piece back in is a little tricky with the window track. I pulled it down slightly so I could move it out of the way. Reconnecting to the handle, I went back and watched the disconnect. The closest arm is easier to reattach if you pull slightly on the door handle lowering the attachment point. You then just put the piece through the hole and lower the plastic attachment. I put the rest in the trunk area for storage until the others eventually fail too. Thanks for the video.
KIA owners must have given this video the thumbs down. I’m going to try this this weekend. A big thank you to Ivan for making a simple video that is straight to the point. Thank you sir. I’d like to have you as a neighbour. EDIT. Replaced mine today. Plugged in the two power connectors before I reinstalled everything. Didn’t work. Then I plugged in the power window assembly. WORKED! Again. This video was great help. Thank you Ivan.
Brad Farmer i too followed Ivan s video and purchased my actuator from the link he shared for my 2003 rx300 i installed mine this past week the only thing im not sure of is that when i unlock the driver door by pressing unlock on the key 1x as i open the door the alarm triggers the horn to start beeping however if i press the unlock button 2x which unlocks all doors the alarm does not go off when i open drivers door or any other door ANY IDEAS OR SUGGESTIONS?
Really well done all useful. Just followed your lead and successfully replaced my door lock actuator. This would have been a daunting task without your video tutorial.
John Gillissen did you buy your actuator from the link that ivan shared? I did and mine only worked for a month i contacted seller and he sent me a replacement i received it today so I'll replace again this weekend
This is the best video on You Tube on how to replace these. Just a word of caution: There are many DIY instructions on taking part the actuator and just replacing the motor. You have to cut open the box, press out the gear on the existing motor shaft and put it on new motor then glue the thing back together. Many people have problems with this including the doors unlocking when you hit the lock button. OR a few doors unlocking and one or two locking out of sync. It has to do with a reversed polarity on the motor. Also regarding replacing the actuator unit with a knock off: There are so many thousands of these units out there and many either don't work or work for about three months. There are actually so many that a tech has a highly technical breakdown site reviewing "what to look for in a Chinese knock off actuator." If you get the wrong one, you're hosed. Some don't work with your key fob at all. So I have three doors not working and did all the research on OEM. So dumb how Lexus/Toyota rips us off for a part that they designed DEFECTIVE. My solution was a guy on eBay who rebuilds OEM units with all new parts. All cables installed and ready to swap in. About $100 to $120 per door. Yes, that's expensive but not like OEM costs and this has warrantee. I'm not a shill for this guy so that's why Im not linking to his product - but this is the route I'm going.
Thanks, Great Job! On mine it helped to put the rubber track for the window up towards the upper inside of the door where there is a metal ledge for it to sit on while I put the assembly back into its spot-it seemed to be dangling right in the way of the actuator arms.
Thanks, I was doing fine on my own up until I ran into, the two clips on the rods that went up to the back of the key hole. Beauty shot getting those two clips undone. 🖖
Thanks!! Replaced my door actuator just like your video. You saved me (probably) a couple of hundred in labor costs if I were to take this to the dealer.
@@IvanDeSagun i liked and subscribed to your channel AWESOME VIDEO i just bought a 2003 rx300 from a friend whos owned it since new and the driver door locks and unlocks only with key so im thinking actuator needs replacing like yours can you tell me how much the actuator cost and where you got your new one THANKS IN ADVANCE!!
@@iamkazie9401 You can find them on Ebay or Amazon, its less than $10 www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Door-Lock-Actuator-for-98-05-GS300-GS400-GS430-Prius-Front-Left-6912030010/322998598803?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
@@iamkazie9401 That is actual seller where I got mine and it worked. You can find other sellers on ebay, just use the part number to search. The front left and right sides are different, so make sure to double check.
Thank you for the Video YOU TUBE. This is a very helpful one. I will use it to replace my failed Driver's Side Door Actuator when I receive the new one from eBay. Best Wishes, EJ Dosary, EE
I have beeen looking for this part but have not found it. Yheu are trying to sell the whole lock instead. Could you tell me where you found this white plastic door actuator part? Thank you in advance
Both of the black cables are for the interior door handle, if you go to the 3 minute mark you’ll notice that one has white and the other is gray plastic ends, take a picture before taking them off so you’ll remember where they go.
I almost made a video but I figured I’d just put it in the comments. TIME SAVER: you don’t have to remove / disconnect the interior door handle cables or take out the entire lock assembly. You can easily bring it out to the side of the door and work on it while it’s still attached to the cables - saves you about 15 minutes of work. Also the bar where the window slides up and down goes IN FRONT of the door lock assembly - nothing can be the way of the window track. Lastly - your bottom door courtesy light will not work until you plug in the lock / window control switch. If you want, you can pull the courtesy light from the bottom while the door is still attached - makes unhooking / hooking the harness a lot easier.
Great video. You didn't show how hard those two clips back in there can be hard to reinstall. But I've done it before I'll remember. Passenger side this time.
Reinstalling those two arms at 3:16 is the tricky part of this fix. This video helped me figure that out. The thinner gauge arm goes back into a hole in the red clip where the arm bends at 90 degrees. The larger gauge arm connects to the door handle and comes back toward the engine. The white clip goes back over it to hold it. Hope this helps someone :)
Ivan actually I figured it out. I was nervous I was going to break the plastic. But I was referring to the plastic that comes out where the lock and handle are in the inside of the door. Prior to taking the door off
Have you found the proper way to reattach this piece the correct way, I am having the same issue and there aren't any videos on the internet. Thank you, look forward to response.
I don't think you could have put a better video together !!! Replaced it in just over an hour. The only issue I had was with the window track----took a mirror to figure out that the gasketing had a slight bulge in it so the window wouldn't go all the way down.
@@seangibson2612 i was following the video Ivan posted as well i too have a 2003 lexus rx300 and the driver door lock actuator is not working im considering ordering one of these that he purchased HAVE YOU ORDERED ONE? just curios if you did hows yours working
I completed a task but now I cannot open the door from the outside by pulling the handle does not matter if the door is locked or unlocked any help is appreciated
@@IvanDeSagunyes I checked the rods are connected and when I pull the handle from the inside they move when I pull the handle from the outside they move
@@shaunt7301 ok you might have to pull the unit out again and check if the plastic piece with the rounded end is inside the plastic toggle of the new actuator motor unit, ua-cam.com/video/41iHl-3IuXM/v-deo.htmlsi=WS-ezxf_vczbbj6K&t=271
@IvanDeSagun thanks I finally figured out one of the rods was not connected properly and was sliding up and down.... hot tip to get the longer rod back on the clip have to pull the outside door handle half way to improve access to the hole the rod inserts into.
@@xopilotlo7794 The key fob might need a new battery or it needs to be reprogrammed www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-2nd-gen-1998-2005/874626-doors-unlock-twice-after-installing-new-actuators-remote-does-not-disarm-alarm.html
Just a word of caution to everyone... I replaced all 4 actuators on my 2003 Lexus RX300 doors. Upon completion, my key would start the car as normal but the remote features (lock, unlock, panic) would not work at all. I even tried the reprogramming steps with the hit the lock/unlock 5 times, insert the key, yadda yadda yadda ... that didn't help. So, what I found out was that the alarm system was out of sync. I found these instructions to get your remote features back up and running... It worked perfect.... follow these steps if your remote stops working after changing out the actuators ...
I tried everything several times from adding, deleting, re-programing my remote but nothing worked until I tried the following:
1) Lock your doors with the key on the driver's side door, then wait until the red security light goes from constant on to blinking (about one minute) this sets the alarm...
2) Go to the passengers door and unlock it with the key and open the door, this will set off the alarm then close the door and go around to the driver's door...
3) Unlock it with the key then open it, while it's open use your remote's unlock button and that should stop the alarm and activate your remote... Good luck
Christopher Anderson THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR INSTALL EXPERIENCE AS WELL WOW YOU DID ALL 4. I need to do my drivers door and THANKS TO IVAN sharing his video and parts link i ordered my actuator and got it in 2 days. How long did it take you to do all 4? Did you do all in one day. The 2 linkage arms on drivers door look intimidating to work with ARE THEY? trying to psych myself to goi g and doing it THANKS!!
You're such a legend thank you bro
You’re a life saver, thank you so much for the perfect video. From the lighting to actually getting up visually with all the parts! Perfect video, and seriously made my day by not having to pay someone to do this!
Thank you so much. This video was PERFECT! Good lighting, clean surface that you were working on, clear view of all the steps and not a bunch of noise or loud music or rambling on about what you were going to do. People posting video tutorials should take some lessons from you.
Thanks again.
I just completed this repair! I’ve never worked on a car before but your tutorial was so detailed that I was willing to try it. Thank you so much!!!
I got a quote of $1100 to replace one actuator. I bought a complete set on Amazon for $54 and change the bad one in an hour using this video. One note, I did not disconnect the cables from the door handle, as the entire handle can come out with the piece attached. Also putting the piece back in is a little tricky with the window track. I pulled it down slightly so I could move it out of the way. Reconnecting to the handle, I went back and watched the disconnect. The closest arm is easier to reattach if you pull slightly on the door handle lowering the attachment point. You then just put the piece through the hole and lower the plastic attachment. I put the rest in the trunk area for storage until the others eventually fail too. Thanks for the video.
Can you post a link from you got your door actuators? I bought mine but they don't work properly.
I used a set from Amazon and they lasted about 2 years before failing.
Thanks! This helped a lot in referencing when changing out my bad actuator. Good clear footage.
Thank you so much for an absolutely great video! It made my job so much easier and it flew by! 🙏
Love a man that knows what he's doing! Thank you.
KIA owners must have given this video the thumbs down. I’m going to try this this weekend. A big thank you to Ivan for making a simple video that is straight to the point. Thank you sir. I’d like to have you as a neighbour. EDIT. Replaced mine today. Plugged in the two power connectors before I reinstalled everything. Didn’t work. Then I plugged in the power window assembly. WORKED! Again. This video was great help. Thank you Ivan.
Thanks for the kind words! I hope everything goes smooth for you 😊
Brad Farmer i too followed Ivan s video and purchased my actuator from the link he shared for my 2003 rx300 i installed mine this past week the only thing im not sure of is that when i unlock the driver door by pressing unlock on the key 1x as i open the door the alarm triggers the horn to start beeping however if i press the unlock button 2x which unlocks all doors the alarm does not go off when i open drivers door or any other door ANY IDEAS OR SUGGESTIONS?
Really well done all useful. Just followed your lead and successfully replaced my door lock actuator. This would have been a daunting task without your video tutorial.
John Gillissen did you buy your actuator from the link that ivan shared? I did and mine only worked for a month i contacted seller and he sent me a replacement i received it today so I'll replace again this weekend
This is the best video on You Tube on how to replace these. Just a word of caution: There are many DIY instructions on taking part the actuator and just replacing the motor. You have to cut open the box, press out the gear on the existing motor shaft and put it on new motor then glue the thing back together. Many people have problems with this including the doors unlocking when you hit the lock button. OR a few doors unlocking and one or two locking out of sync. It has to do with a reversed polarity on the motor. Also regarding replacing the actuator unit with a knock off: There are so many thousands of these units out there and many either don't work or work for about three months. There are actually so many that a tech has a highly technical breakdown site reviewing "what to look for in a Chinese knock off actuator." If you get the wrong one, you're hosed. Some don't work with your key fob at all. So I have three doors not working and did all the research on OEM. So dumb how Lexus/Toyota rips us off for a part that they designed DEFECTIVE. My solution was a guy on eBay who rebuilds OEM units with all new parts. All cables installed and ready to swap in. About $100 to $120 per door. Yes, that's expensive but not like OEM costs and this has warrantee. I'm not a shill for this guy so that's why Im not linking to his product - but this is the route I'm going.
How did it go?
Thanks for the video. No way I could have done it without it.
Thanks, Great Job! On mine it helped to put the rubber track for the window up towards the upper inside of the door where there is a metal ledge for it to sit on while I put the assembly back into its spot-it seemed to be dangling right in the way of the actuator arms.
Wow the best video on this. I'm to the point where I try to release the door latch mechanism.
Excellent vlog! Much appreciated.
Thanks, I was doing fine on my own up until I ran into, the two clips on the rods that went up to the back of the key hole. Beauty shot getting those two clips undone. 🖖
It really helped a lot, thank you!!
Thanks!! Replaced my door actuator just like your video. You saved me (probably) a couple of hundred in labor costs if I were to take this to the dealer.
Glad it helped you out.
@@IvanDeSagun i liked and subscribed to your channel AWESOME VIDEO i just bought a 2003 rx300 from a friend whos owned it since new and the driver door locks and unlocks only with key so im thinking actuator needs replacing like yours can you tell me how much the actuator cost and where you got your new one THANKS IN ADVANCE!!
@@iamkazie9401 You can find them on Ebay or Amazon, its less than $10
www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Door-Lock-Actuator-for-98-05-GS300-GS400-GS430-Prius-Front-Left-6912030010/322998598803?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
@@IvanDeSagun i seen a few mixed reviews for these some said worked fine another said one didn't match up
@@iamkazie9401 That is actual seller where I got mine and it worked. You can find other sellers on ebay, just use the part number to search. The front left and right sides are different, so make sure to double check.
Thank you for the Video YOU TUBE. This is a very helpful one. I will use it to replace my failed Driver's Side Door Actuator when I receive the new one from eBay. Best Wishes, EJ Dosary, EE
Great vid
Great Video.
How did you get the rod off the red clip??
Good job thanks 🙏👋💐
Nice video how do you know which one is bad
Mine is a 2001 RX 300 and Im unable to open he drivers door at all. How can the panel be taken off without the door open?
I have beeen looking for this part but have not found it. Yheu are trying to sell the whole lock instead. Could you tell me where you found this white plastic door actuator part? Thank you in advance
Tons of them on ebay, search for "rx300 door lock actuator"
on 4:23 the cable with the green, is that the cable connected to the door opener from inside (the bottom part)? how about the cable with yellow tape?
Both of the black cables are for the interior door handle, if you go to the 3 minute mark you’ll notice that one has white and the other is gray plastic ends, take a picture before taking them off so you’ll remember where they go.
@@IvanDeSagun white ends are both white or white at one end and gray on the opposite end.? Thanks.
@@zgcc9541 there’s 2 black cables that attach to the inner door release handle, one has a white tip the other is gray.
Hello was wondering how the actuator is holding up?
So far it is still working.
I almost made a video but I figured I’d just put it in the comments. TIME SAVER: you don’t have to remove / disconnect the interior door handle cables or take out the entire lock assembly. You can easily bring it out to the side of the door and work on it while it’s still attached to the cables - saves you about 15 minutes of work. Also the bar where the window slides up and down goes IN FRONT of the door lock assembly - nothing can be the way of the window track. Lastly - your bottom door courtesy light will not work until you plug in the lock / window control switch. If you want, you can pull the courtesy light from the bottom while the door is still attached - makes unhooking / hooking the harness a lot easier.
Great video. You didn't show how hard those two clips back in there can be hard to reinstall. But I've done it before I'll remember. Passenger side this time.
Reinstalling those two arms at 3:16 is the tricky part of this fix. This video helped me figure that out. The thinner gauge arm goes back into a hole in the red clip where the arm bends at 90 degrees. The larger gauge arm connects to the door handle and comes back toward the engine. The white clip goes back over it to hold it. Hope this helps someone :)
What tools did you use to do the replacement?
Just basic tools really, screw drivers and a 10mm socket, no special tools used.
what was that starting at 3:14? was it hard to put it back?
Those are what connects the actuator to the door handle (exterior) It was not hard to put back.
How’d you get the door handle plastic out? I’m stuck
Which part are you referring to?
Ivan actually I figured it out. I was nervous I was going to break the plastic. But I was referring to the plastic that comes out where the lock and handle are in the inside of the door. Prior to taking the door off
Glad it worked for you!
It’s hard to remove the rod from the white plastic that’s attached to the outside handle
ua-cam.com/video/41iHl-3IuXM/v-deo.html
Those rods? I took them off with 1 finger.
@@IvanDeSagun i found that holding the rod with your fingers and using your pointer finger to unsnap the plastic from the rod worked good
The part at 3:16. You do not show the reconnect and if there is any trick to reconnect?
Have you found the proper way to reattach this piece the correct way, I am having the same issue and there aren't any videos on the internet. Thank you, look forward to response.
@@kevincarrero576 yes. Take off the door handle and it's super easy for both on and off. No need to reach underneath. Two screws and slide out
I don't think you could have put a better video together !!! Replaced it in just over an hour. The only issue I had was with the window track----took a mirror to figure out that the gasketing had a slight bulge in it so the window wouldn't go all the way down.
Where di you buy the actuators ?
OEM?, or knock offs ?
Just knock offs from ebay.
@@IvanDeSagun do you by chance remember the seller ? Price point ?
www.ebay.com/itm/322998598803
@@IvanDeSagun many thanks
@@seangibson2612 i was following the video Ivan posted as well i too have a 2003 lexus rx300 and the driver door lock actuator is not working im considering ordering one of these that he purchased HAVE YOU ORDERED ONE? just curios if you did hows yours working
I completed a task but now I cannot open the door from the outside by pulling the handle does not matter if the door is locked or unlocked any help is appreciated
Check the 2 rods that are attached to the door handle. ua-cam.com/video/41iHl-3IuXM/v-deo.htmlsi=i9SlvQeKQuXj0Tgk&t=194
@@IvanDeSagunyes I checked the rods are connected and when I pull the handle from the inside they move when I pull the handle from the outside they move
@@shaunt7301 ok you might have to pull the unit out again and check if the plastic piece with the rounded end is inside the plastic toggle of the new actuator motor unit, ua-cam.com/video/41iHl-3IuXM/v-deo.htmlsi=WS-ezxf_vczbbj6K&t=271
@IvanDeSagun thanks I finally figured out one of the rods was not connected properly and was sliding up and down.... hot tip to get the longer rod back on the clip have to pull the outside door handle half way to improve access to the hole the rod inserts into.
Do you need to disconnect the battery for this procedure?
Marian You don’t have to, just make sure the ignition is in the off position.
Ivan thank you! Got it all taken apart now, let’s hope I can put it back together, hehe. Your vid is suuper helpful.
@@marian9445 Glad my video helped you! Good luck with the install, you can do it! 😊
Ivan all good and working now, thanks!
@@marian9445 where did you get your new actuator i need one for 2003 rx300
I need mine too and I know I’ll sqrew it up if I did it myself 😂
Hey, I finally got it removed. I'm going to SSL Parts. Does anyone else like another Lexus parts supplier more? Thx
I have to pay somebody. I'm without common sense. Amazing that I don't get run over every day.
Mines doing that!
I just replaced 3 of the 4 mechanisms. And my doors still won’t lock and unlock together 😭😭😭😭 what else could it be?
Do you hear the motor working when you're pressing the lock/unlock?
Ivan inside. Yea. When I try the key fob no.
@@xopilotlo7794 The key fob might need a new battery or it needs to be reprogrammed
www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-2nd-gen-1998-2005/874626-doors-unlock-twice-after-installing-new-actuators-remote-does-not-disarm-alarm.html
Ivan I’ll try to reprogram it. I just replaced the batteries last week
Dam that's a lot of steps. Might just have to pay someone. I'm sure to break something in the process.
I’m still trying to remove it.
zgcc9541 did you successfully complete the task how long did it take you i have to change one on my 2003 rx300 drivers side are they expensive?