Perfect video. Showed all the messy details and didn't leave out the key tips for installation. You mention the bolt size needed. DIY repair videos don't get any better than this.
THANK YOU for walking me through this repair! I just replaced the actuator in my wife's 2010 Odyssey in about 90 minutes with this awesome walk-through!! Thank you for saving us a bunch of money!!
This video has been up for over 6 years and still helping people out! I just completed this project on my 2007 Odyssey after over a year of only being able to lock my drivers' side door with my elbow on the inside and the key from the outside. As others mentioned, the only issue was that I stripped the latch screws while trying to remove the mechanism. I used the Alden Pro Grabit Damaged Screw Extractor (#3) and they came right out in seconds. I replaced them with new ones from Honda (Part# 90103-S7S-003). The door works perfectly now. Thank you!
@@HowtoAutomotive Now I just need to figure out how to loosen up the exterior handle a bit. Since the lock actuator repair, I have to pull harder on the exterior handle to open the door. It is not a big issue, but ...
Just did this on my 2010 driver side. Thank you so much. This video is extremely helpful - camera shots that show each step, explanation that talks a person through the job. My 5 year old was helping and using the video’s instructions to work through each step of the job. My 5 year old knew exactly what to do, that is how easy the job is with the help of this video. Thanks a million!
I know this video is a little old but I wanted to just say THANK YOU! I've had to replace the actuator on my 07' Honda twice now. I may have gotten a defective one previously. Either way this video guided me through it both times. Thanks for making a difference.
Excellent video. I would offer a few helpful bits for the comments. When putting the window track back into place you mentioned you can look through the hole. I'd add to that if you literally lie on the floor (with your head nearly under the door) with a light inside the door you can look straight up (through that hole) into the top of the channel to slide the window track. My 3 screws on the door jamb had soft metal that showed quick signs of stripping. An impact screwdriver solved that problem straight away. Finally I had trouble getting the door lock post up through the panel when putting it all back together. I realized you can screw the lock cap back on prior to the panel going on and just insert it into the panel from underneath. It doesn't force the plastic retainers at all and makes it easier to guide the whole thing together. Big thumbs up to the video.
Great video. Worked perfectly on 2008 Honda Odyssey. For the questions on how to avoid stripping the 3 door latch screws, you will want to use a #3 Phillips screw driver and at least 6" or longer in length. This is a larger headed Phillips screwdriver and fits very snugly in the three screws and should help prevent stripping. A smaller Phillips head (i.e. a #1 or a #2) has a good chance of stripping the screw. You can get a #3 for less than $5 at most home improvement stores and well worth the investment before you start this project.
excellent video, thank you for clearly sharing instructions & photos. Fix worked Perfectly for 07! 3 screws in side door were definitely hard to get out, don't accidentally strip them.
Thanks for the tutorial! I was able to fix my 2007 fairly easily. Particularly helpful was your advice in reinstalling the metal plate on the latch assembly. I had the lever in upside down so it wasn’t working. Thanks to you, I figured out what I’d done and finally buttoned it up properly!
THANK YOU! You did an excellent job! You walked me thru it step by step. I am very grateful for the time you put into making this video. Btw, this is also the exact procedure for 2009 ex.
Do you know how to turn the alarm off? Is noyse I could unlock the door with the key because don’t work , I have this same problem the door lock doesn’t move. Thank you
This fixed worked PERFECT on my 2010 Odyssey. Got the OEM part online for $13. Any video guidance on fixing the sliding door actuator? The only ones I have seen require a lift to hold the door. Thanks again!
excellent video. Thanks. Not the usual FIND-THE-FAULT comment, but you forgot to install the little white tab below the lock/unlock rod, the one from the white plastic cover that guides the rod upwards. Sorry and thank you again.
Nice video! Our passenger side is stuck in the closed position. I did manage to get the inside panel off, but is there a way to work the lock so I can open the door to replace the actuator?
To put the track back on, use your phone's camera. Never close the door until you test that the inside and outside handles opens the latch. Thank you for the video,!
Also, if you happen to strip the screw heads out on the striker, and the local Honda shop is out of them, you can use Honda Odyssey brake rotor screws. They’re a little shorter but they provide ample thread to hold the striker securely in place. They are the correct thread size and also the correct bevel for the countersunk holes in the door.
The door has the only mechanism that may require a replacement, and Honda's idiots did everything to make it as inaccessible as possible. Incredible talents!
A great help,yes. But on my tablet the camera aspect was too tight and it kept from giving me a full view and left some items spoke of out of the frame . Silly tablet.
hey bud is this actuator control the back to my 05 odyssey the back of the driver side my lock and unlock won't work I just replace front on the driver side still won't work with the remote the button or is that separates do I need to buy the one for the rear thanks
But how did you get the door open, if the actuator was broken? That's what I am dealing with right now. I have to get the door open first, in order to get the door cover off.
Nathan Boldt in my case the lock broke not the latch so I have no problems getting the door open. Now you can take the door panel off with the door shut it’s difficult but it can be done.
The latch screws are a !@#$#@!. Use #3 bit with a long handle. I stripped out mine and had to drill out with a 3/16 drill bit. I tried speedout, but that didn't work at all
Perfect video. Showed all the messy details and didn't leave out the key tips for installation. You mention the bolt size needed. DIY repair videos don't get any better than this.
THANK YOU for walking me through this repair! I just replaced the actuator in my wife's 2010 Odyssey in about 90 minutes with this awesome walk-through!! Thank you for saving us a bunch of money!!
Glad the video help you save some money. Thank you for watching! !
This video has been up for over 6 years and still helping people out! I just completed this project on my 2007 Odyssey after over a year of only being able to lock my drivers' side door with my elbow on the inside and the key from the outside. As others mentioned, the only issue was that I stripped the latch screws while trying to remove the mechanism. I used the Alden Pro Grabit Damaged Screw Extractor (#3) and they came right out in seconds. I replaced them with new ones from Honda (Part# 90103-S7S-003). The door works perfectly now. Thank you!
Glad to hear the videos is still helping people. Thank you for watching!
@@HowtoAutomotive Now I just need to figure out how to loosen up the exterior handle a bit. Since the lock actuator repair, I have to pull harder on the exterior handle to open the door. It is not a big issue, but ...
Just did this on my 2010 driver side. Thank you so much. This video is extremely helpful - camera shots that show each step, explanation that talks a person through the job. My 5 year old was helping and using the video’s instructions to work through each step of the job. My 5 year old knew exactly what to do, that is how easy the job is with the help of this video. Thanks a million!
Ben King That’s awesome I’m glad you and your kiddo got to work together in the video helps. Thank you for watching!
I know this video is a little old but I wanted to just say THANK YOU! I've had to replace the actuator on my 07' Honda twice now. I may have gotten a defective one previously. Either way this video guided me through it both times. Thanks for making a difference.
is that called a door latch or actuatuator I'm trying to buy the part on line I just don't know what is called.. the inside opens from the outside
Excellent video. I would offer a few helpful bits for the comments. When putting the window track back into place you mentioned you can look through the hole. I'd add to that if you literally lie on the floor (with your head nearly under the door) with a light inside the door you can look straight up (through that hole) into the top of the channel to slide the window track. My 3 screws on the door jamb had soft metal that showed quick signs of stripping. An impact screwdriver solved that problem straight away. Finally I had trouble getting the door lock post up through the panel when putting it all back together. I realized you can screw the lock cap back on prior to the panel going on and just insert it into the panel from underneath. It doesn't force the plastic retainers at all and makes it easier to guide the whole thing together. Big thumbs up to the video.
Jim Schuler wow thank you for all the tips very helpful. Thank you for watching and sharing!
Great video. Worked perfectly on 2008 Honda Odyssey. For the questions on how to avoid stripping the 3 door latch screws, you will want to use a #3 Phillips screw driver and at least 6" or longer in length. This is a larger headed Phillips screwdriver and fits very snugly in the three screws and should help prevent stripping. A smaller Phillips head (i.e. a #1 or a #2) has a good chance of stripping the screw. You can get a #3 for less than $5 at most home improvement stores and well worth the investment before you start this project.
Paul Burke thank you for watching and the tips!
Great advice, worked like a charm
Thank you. This video helped me through replacing my 07 odyssey lock actuator. You detailed all the key aspects of this job. Really well done.
Thank you very much. I just completed it on my 2006 using your video. You saved me $325. Lovin that. Thanks again.
THANK YOU. Made life easier with your awesome video. Just changed out my actuator on my 2007 Oddy.
excellent video, thank you for clearly sharing instructions & photos. Fix worked Perfectly for 07! 3 screws in side door were definitely hard to get out, don't accidentally strip them.
torrey marks glad it helped. Thank you for watching and writing!
torrey marks how u get them out i stripped them
Thanks for the tutorial! I was able to fix my 2007 fairly easily. Particularly helpful was your advice in reinstalling the metal plate on the latch assembly. I had the lever in upside down so it wasn’t working. Thanks to you, I figured out what I’d done and finally buttoned it up properly!
Nice I’m glad the video was able to help you. Thank you for watching!
THANK YOU!
You did an excellent job! You walked me thru it step by step. I am very grateful for the time you put into making this video. Btw, this is also the exact procedure for 2009 ex.
Kenny Tone glad the video helped. Thank you for watching and writing!
Thanks for the video. I followed step by step and finished the job in a few hours.
Julian Lynn awesome glad to help. Thank you for writing and watching!
Very helpful, my 2007 Odyssey is fixed thanks to you. Thank you for posting!
Thanks for the video. Used it to successfully replace the actuator in our 2010 Honda Odyssey last night.
Do you know how to turn the alarm off? Is noyse I could unlock the door with the key because don’t work , I have this same problem the door lock doesn’t move. Thank you
Great video, helped us out replacing ours
Thanks for your wonderful informative video! I fixed my 2007 without any issues due to your great work! Thanks again!
Glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!
outstanding! Thanks. Two of the three bolts on the side of the door stripped, but I was able to drill them out and then used replacements bolts.
Thank you for the very helpful video! After following your steps my remote works again.
Alan Miller glad to help. Thank you for watching!
Thanks for showing how to properly set that interior door handle cable. Great video.
Thank you!
Thank you so much. Your walk through was super clear.
Perfect video. Explains all you need to do. Thanks
This fixed worked PERFECT on my 2010 Odyssey. Got the OEM part online for $13. Any video guidance on fixing the sliding door actuator? The only ones I have seen require a lift to hold the door. Thanks again!
Tom Green glad you got your doors working again that can be a big hassle. Thank you for watching and writing!
excellent video. Thanks. Not the usual FIND-THE-FAULT comment, but you forgot to install the little white tab below the lock/unlock rod, the one from the white plastic cover that guides the rod upwards. Sorry and thank you again.
Nice video! Our passenger side is stuck in the closed position. I did manage to get the inside panel off, but is there a way to work the lock so I can open the door to replace the actuator?
Video Very well done, one of the best I have watched. thank you for your time and help!
John Gorman glad to help. Thank you for watching!
Thank you. I needed this video
Thank you for watching!
Great video! Helped me easily fix my ‘07. Thanks!
Michael Miller glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!
Great video, helped me out a lot!!! Thanks for posting!!!
Thank you for this video, you just saved me a couple hundred bucks!
I was able to fix my ‘08.
Jonathan Grey Love hearing that you save money. Thank you for watching!
Worked for me. Wow thanks your a big help!
To put the track back on, use your phone's camera. Never close the door until you test that the inside and outside handles opens the latch. Thank you for the video,!
Also, if you happen to strip the screw heads out on the striker, and the local Honda shop is out of them, you can use Honda Odyssey brake rotor screws. They’re a little shorter but they provide ample thread to hold the striker securely in place. They are the correct thread size and also the correct bevel for the countersunk holes in the door.
Sir you are a life saver
Glad to help. Thank you for watching!
Another thanks for a great instruction.
Good job but I was waiting for showing us how it's working at the end but did not !
Thanks anyway !
Can you program a brand new key fob with the alarm going off on a 2005 Honda odyssey
The door has the only mechanism that may require a replacement, and Honda's idiots did everything to make it as inaccessible as possible. Incredible talents!
would it be same for a 2010 model. Does the actuator need to be coded with my remote?l. thanks
Francois DeBoever it would be the same job on the 2010. I believe that the body style changed after 2010. You will not have to recode the actuator.
A great help,yes. But on my tablet the camera aspect was too tight and it kept from giving me a full view and left some items spoke of out of the frame . Silly tablet.
Are The inner workings the same for 07 Pilots?
Carlos C. I can't save 100% but for sure there will be very very similar.
hey bud is this actuator control the back to my 05 odyssey the back of the driver side my lock and unlock won't work I just replace front on the driver side still won't work with the remote the button or is that separates do I need to buy the one for the rear thanks
Sonny Gimenez each door has its own separate lock actuator.
Thank you for quick response bud I'll replace the rear too I appreciate thank you again
easier to do then I thought. Thanks
This video is better
But how did you get the door open, if the actuator was broken? That's what I am dealing with right now. I have to get the door open first, in order to get the door cover off.
Nathan Boldt in my case the lock broke not the latch so I have no problems getting the door open. Now you can take the door panel off with the door shut it’s difficult but it can be done.
Three door screw strip easy
Does It work for 2007?
Clash with Sameer yes it's pretty much the same exact job.
How to Automotive thx it worked
The latch screws are a !@#$#@!. Use #3 bit with a long handle. I stripped out mine and had to drill out with a 3/16 drill bit. I tried speedout, but that didn't work at all
What a pain in the ass...
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