Sooo I just fixed my actuator on my 2008 lancer gts using your video!! The interior rods were placed in completely different areas and had to remove different bolts to get to them (it was a pain in the butt), but the actuator was relatively the same. The motor was the same as well. I hope that helps someone!
Thank you Chris for the link. I have literally been riding around in my 03 Evo with this issue for a few years. And I have looked everywhere for a door lock actuator. I just didn't want to spend almost $300 bucks for one from the only place I knew that had (the dealership). I have searched links on Evo forums and I read only 1 person took theirs apart, clean it, and regressed it and it worked. I tried and never got it to work. So for 9 dollars and some change I will try this. I honestly had thought about changing the motor but didn't have a number to go by so I just let it be and used my key.
I just found this video when searching for a replacement actuator, sure glad I found this site first. I'm gonna place my order on Amazon right now. THANK YOU!!!
This helped me a lot sir, many thanks. A couple of things though, my yellow and blue clips were really hard to open. I had to mangle the yellow one a little bit but finally got it open. I didn't have a heat gun but a blow torch for about 20 seconds per bolt worked fine to break the loctite, although I discolored the VIN label a little 😅. And when changing out the motor you don't need to take the gears apart, the motor pops out with a screwdriver. Thanks for your video! (2004 OZ Rally)
I've got a lancer 2009 and the rearpassenger door has the same problem. I am going to order the actuator and try. Hope it works. Edit: Today I have changed the actuator and it solved the problem. When putting everything back, make sure you connect everything properly. Because if you don't there is a possibility to lock the door and not being able to open it again (which happened to me but fortunately I was able to solve it with some struggle)
Thank you so much for making this video! Both door locks on the used 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse I just bought don't work. After much Googling & YouTubing we're sure it's the actuators. They look just like yours and I'm having the same issues you've shown. My husband and I are confident we're going to be able to knock this out ourselves instead of the repair shop wanting to charge $459 for just the labor alone. Thank you again for making it quick, clear and understandable, and most importantly, not boring me to death like some others. LOL
My 05 evo has the same problem was thinking on getting the whole actual actuator which is almost 100 bucks but im gonna try this first thank you my man
A great descriptive video. I wish I had seen it before I went through basically the same removal procedure on my 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. It had the same motor issues on three doors. I had not ordered replacement motors but did manage to open the existing motor, clean up the armature commutator & brushes, reassemble ,refit and test OK. I will keep that Amazon link in case/ for when the problem returns. Thank you C.G.
This video did help me out! I have a 2010 Outlander and the instructions you give are near perfect for the outlander with only one small change I could find. The 10mm bolt that loosens the window regulator rail is not on the trailing edge of the door. On the outlander it is on the face of the rear half of the door. That was what was holding me up as I Had not loosened this bolt. After watching this video I knew I had to loosen that window regulator so I found the bolt in the different location removed it and out came the actuator! In with the new (used) one, back together and it works! I may replace the motor in the old one to have a spare
wow! that's awesome! I'm glad the video was able to help you out! That makes making these videos so worth it! Hope I can help out with more things for you in the future!
Just fixed my 09 lancer GTS model similar but a bit different easier....but worked perfect...saved so much money but I do advise have to be handy savvy hard level medium hard if no knowledge on doors
I think I have to do this on my 2005 Lancer ES. One of the things I noticed is that if I try to manually move the button that normally flips when locking, it's very hard to do and there's a lot of resistance. It's very easy to do on all the other doors. Do you remember if this is also something you noticed before replacing it? I'm trying to make sure this is the same problem I have before spending a whole day replacing the motor.
@ilikewaffles3689 I have the same vehicle as you and about to do the same. How did you go with it? Any difficulties? Was the setup the same as the Evo's?
I know this is an older video but hoping that u are around Do u think the heater blend door actuator can be fix like this...in the galant or any of the cars? How do we know if it's a similar motor or size?
Hi, Thanks for your video. Very informative and useful! I have the same problem but with a Mitsubishi Oulander 2010 LS. I don't know if the part part included in the link you shared is compatible. My Mitsubishi actuator part is 5715A300 (front right side) Thanks!
I have a 09 lancer gts the door does unlock it just won't open from the outside, but if someone goes from the inside and pulls the handle it opens. After someone opens it from the inside the door opens from the outside with no problem. Could this still be the problem?
Darn it I was like oh no!! at 9:23 when I saw you grab the blade but then at 9:33 I laughing my as s off because I remember this just happening to me about 2 weeks ago doing exactly that.. inviting a knife to help me with something that should be removed with some other tool. By the way very good explanation of the whole process and also btw it should have taken you like 5 to 8 days to cure that finger cut. Anyways you've got a new subscriber.
Thanks heaps. Just curious will this work on any door lock actuator? I have a mitsubishi mirage dingo and the passenger side lock doesn't work. I have pulled the door panel off and the actuator is a smaller white box connected to the lock mechanism. Just wondering will i be able to do this same repair or will i have to replace the whole actuator unit?
Fixing my doorlock now. Motor 'worked' but no oomph to actually unlock. 3 screws which were all differently coloured, press clips.... Screw for the einfow rail and another for holding the keylock in place. Easy fix... But lots of fiddling. Waiting for the replacement motor now... Shipping delays now.
Gracias Homie! My door locks been intermittently working for the last year. I just been putting it off since it's Summer but I'ma have to fix it now. I put a list of shit I've had to fix ↓↓↓ bellow from the common to the not so common.
Problems I've had to fix on my 05 Evo SSL: 1. Sunroof Motor 2. Window Actuator 3. Starter 4. Ignition Switch 5. Ignition Coils 6. Wire Harness in driver side kick panel 7. Alternator 8. Rusted/Froze/Stuck Bolts 9. Brake caliper return line 10. Wheel bearings My Evo has had every single common and not so common issue from the sunroof motor dropping & having to remove the headliner which I found a few tricks for that after the 2nd time LoL to more serious issues like the wire harness by the driver kick panel shorting out from water riding the harness in the wheel well down into the car. That was a bitch to fix bc you have to cut and solder/crimp 10-15 wires in the same bundle. The biggest issue with my Evo are the Bolts in the undercarriage. Doesn't matter if they are rusted or what, 90% of the bolts are stuck or froze in some way shape or form! Worst one was the wheel hub bolts that the coilovers bolt to. I had to cut them off and drill them out. It took 3 days and about 10 Cobalt drill bits & i still didn't get the holes drilled back to 100%. After doing it, it's definitely worth the $200 for a used knuckle just to not have to deal with it. I also had to replace the front brake caliper return line which is a U shaped hard line on the caliper & Mitsubishi doesn't make them anymore. There one company that does but it was backordered for a month so I had to fabricate my own line which was a challenge bc I'd never bent/ flared hardlines before. Also, the little bolt was stuck so it had to be removed with extreme caution or replace the entire caliper🤦🏾 I've had so many problems with my Evo, but I love this car more than almost any other car I've owned and I have/had some pretty dope whips... • GT-R32 & R33, • 99 STi RA, • Audi B7 S4, • I've owned a few WRX/STi from GC8 -Bugeye -Blob -Hawk, -GR Hatch, • a few beat up 180s & 240s, • One clean S14, • I had a 3Z for almost a full year, Only one of them has the same effect on me like my Evo 8. And that's the "White Girl" my 99 STi RA and The only other cars I liked as much were the GT-Rs( White R32&R33) I love White cars. I looked everywhere for a White Evo 8/9 SSL bc I like the leather interior and the asunroof but I could only find RS's so I snagged my 05 Evo 8 SSL which I've become very attached to LoL
I just got a evo 9 and it stopped working. But ultimately did you have re wire the new motor is it just contact? And sorry about your thumb tech go though that with our knuckles and hands!
Did this job everything worked perfect for the first couple days. Now everytime i unlock the door it makes a loud kinda vibrating noise door still unlocks it's just super noisy now. Any ideas why it would do that? Did i not put the gears back properly?
Christopher Goorbarry i ended up ordering the one from the eBay link. Fingers crossed lol. For 6 bucks I will give it a try.. like you said once I remove the old one I’ll be able to get the part number if the eBay one doesn’t work. Keep the vids, very informative!
Caio Loponi Caio Loponi It did actually work. The shaft from the eBay motor was slightly shorter than the OEM one found in my car. So I ended up ordering another motor with longer shaft. Installed and it’s been working just fine.
@@johnzapata8954 this is probably a long shot, but do you have the part numbers for what you got for the Outlander? My driver’s side door is buggered but I don’t really want to pull it apart and it be out of action while I wait for the actuator part. Mine’s a 2013.
i just did this job, but now only the driver door unlocks and locks with the key fob, the rest of the doors have to be unlocked with the button on the door? any idea why?
@@ChrisGoorbarry brother, I felt the pain with you and I was thinking before you cut yourself in thew video, ok he's going to stop soon, regroup and find a better way to do it. Classic, we've all done something similar at some point. Good video overall.
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Sooo I just fixed my actuator on my 2008 lancer gts using your video!! The interior rods were placed in completely different areas and had to remove different bolts to get to them (it was a pain in the butt), but the actuator was relatively the same. The motor was the same as well. I hope that helps someone!
Thanks for commenting I'm sure this will help someone! Thank you!
Thank you! I am going to try to fix mine soon.
Same problem on my outlander 2009
Thank you Chris for the link. I have literally been riding around in my 03 Evo with this issue for a few years. And I have looked everywhere for a door lock actuator. I just didn't want to spend almost $300 bucks for one from the only place I knew that had (the dealership). I have searched links on Evo forums and I read only 1 person took theirs apart, clean it, and regressed it and it worked. I tried and never got it to work. So for 9 dollars and some change I will try this. I honestly had thought about changing the motor but didn't have a number to go by so I just let it be and used my key.
Glad I could help Anthony!! Let me know if it worked out for you! TBH it should work perfect!
This really helped me out, been living without the drivers door working for about a year now ... haha.
I just found this video when searching for a replacement actuator, sure glad I found this site first. I'm gonna place my order on Amazon right now. THANK YOU!!!
This helped me a lot sir, many thanks. A couple of things though, my yellow and blue clips were really hard to open. I had to mangle the yellow one a little bit but finally got it open. I didn't have a heat gun but a blow torch for about 20 seconds per bolt worked fine to break the loctite, although I discolored the VIN label a little 😅. And when changing out the motor you don't need to take the gears apart, the motor pops out with a screwdriver. Thanks for your video! (2004 OZ Rally)
bro this happened to me yesterday and now you saved me the trouble of finding a new actuator
Thank you. Just finished up this job watching your video step by step. Big help! That yellow clip was a lot tougher than I thought lol.
When it started going slow-mo I was like ooh no. Great video.
LMAOOO I'm so mad at myself bro...
I've got a lancer 2009 and the rearpassenger door has the same problem. I am going to order the actuator and try. Hope it works.
Edit:
Today I have changed the actuator and it solved the problem. When putting everything back, make sure you connect everything properly. Because if you don't there is a possibility to lock the door and not being able to open it again (which happened to me but fortunately I was able to solve it with some struggle)
Today the same door doesn't open at all it just stays locked.
Saw the blade slip coming a mile away. Have done that myself more than a few times. Nice video, will be trying that fix on my Santa Fe this week.
haha worst thing ever!!
Thank you so much for making this video! Both door locks on the used 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse I just bought don't work. After much Googling & YouTubing we're sure it's the actuators. They look just like yours and I'm having the same issues you've shown. My husband and I are confident we're going to be able to knock this out ourselves instead of the repair shop wanting to charge $459 for just the labor alone. Thank you again for making it quick, clear and understandable, and most importantly, not boring me to death like some others. LOL
My 05 evo has the same problem was thinking on getting the whole actual actuator which is almost 100 bucks but im gonna try this first thank you my man
Really excellent video quality with detailed explanation. I had first time problem and you helped me. Thanks.
So glad I could help!
thank you for the dc motor link, i was looking for it. great vid and careful with the fingers. 😁👍
Excellent video, quality and full detailed, nothing missed. Sorry about your finger 🤞 but this video has helped me a lot! Thank you very much
extremely helpful in more ways than one. I would never have thought to use a heat gun to get the screws out. I'll let you know how the rest of it goes
A great descriptive video. I wish I had seen it before I went through basically the same removal procedure on my 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. It had the same motor issues on three doors. I had not ordered replacement motors but did manage to open the existing motor, clean up the armature commutator & brushes, reassemble ,refit and test OK. I will keep that Amazon link in case/ for when the problem returns. Thank you C.G.
Having the exact same issues on 2014 PHEV, all but one work.
Dude I have the same problem on my Evo 9 thanks for this can’t wait I’m ordering the part now
Awesome!! Makes making these videos so worth it when it helps someone out!!
Good detailed video. Probably the best detailed video pertaining to this issue. Definitely a lot of work for such a small part...lol
This video did help me out! I have a 2010 Outlander and the instructions you give are near perfect for the outlander with only one small change I could find. The 10mm bolt that loosens the window regulator rail is not on the trailing edge of the door. On the outlander it is on the face of the rear half of the door. That was what was holding me up as I Had not loosened this bolt. After watching this video I knew I had to loosen that window regulator so I found the bolt in the different location removed it and out came the actuator! In with the new (used) one, back together and it works! I may replace the motor in the old one to have a spare
wow! that's awesome! I'm glad the video was able to help you out! That makes making these videos so worth it! Hope I can help out with more things for you in the future!
I god you saved me right now I own a rallliart
Glad I could help!!
Just fixed my 09 lancer GTS model similar but a bit different easier....but worked perfect...saved so much money but I do advise have to be handy savvy hard level medium hard if no knowledge on doors
I have the same issue with my lancer, thanks for the video
Thanks for the video, having the exact same problem right now on my Evo 9 lol
Glad I could help bro!
Thanks mines just went out good to know it's a common issue so should be easy fix thanks to your detailed video bro!!!
You are a livesaver👍🏼
Oof that slow mo cut 🫣
I think I have to do this on my 2005 Lancer ES. One of the things I noticed is that if I try to manually move the button that normally flips when locking, it's very hard to do and there's a lot of resistance. It's very easy to do on all the other doors. Do you remember if this is also something you noticed before replacing it?
I'm trying to make sure this is the same problem I have before spending a whole day replacing the motor.
@ilikewaffles3689 I have the same vehicle as you and about to do the same. How did you go with it? Any difficulties? Was the setup the same as the Evo's?
Great video. Sorry about the blade cut though.
Amazing video! Lol loved the injury segment.
lmaooo I didn't enjoy that part lol
Wow what video. One word. Brilliant !!!!
Thanks!
I know this is an older video but hoping that u are around Do u think the heater blend door actuator can be fix like this...in the galant or any of the cars?
How do we know if it's a similar motor or size?
Great Tutorial
This dude is good !! I like your video Bro. Sorry you even cut yourself for all this. Simply Great video and informative , Keep it up.
I appreciate that!
Keep it up bro
Hi I need your help, Do you know which screw goes where? I removed the door pad and now Im stuck not sure which screw goes where!!
Hi, Thanks for your video. Very informative and useful! I have the same problem but with a Mitsubishi Oulander 2010 LS. I don't know if the part part included in the link you shared is compatible. My Mitsubishi actuator part is 5715A300 (front right side) Thanks!
you help me alot bro im from kendall thank you
Thanks man.
I’m having the same problem👍🏽🙏🏽
Glad I could help!!
Thanks bro
🙌🏼🙏🏼
Thanks very much, i have the same problem with my back door on my evo, the switch is doing the same exact wiggle and is not moving to open or close
Yea bro it's most likely the actuator but before you buy it check that all the connections are good just in case.
Will this also work on Mitsubishi Endeavor?
Hey man, when the actuator motor died could you still lock the car manually by using the key? I think I've got the exact same problem on my evo.
I have a 09 lancer gts the door does unlock it just won't open from the outside, but if someone goes from the inside and pulls the handle it opens. After someone opens it from the inside the door opens from the outside with no problem. Could this still be the problem?
liked just for the slow mo
haha lmao
Darn it I was like oh no!! at 9:23 when I saw you grab the blade but then at 9:33 I laughing my as s off because I remember this just happening to me about 2 weeks ago doing exactly that.. inviting a knife to help me with something that should be removed with some other tool. By the way very good explanation of the whole process and also btw it should have taken you like 5 to 8 days to cure that finger cut. Anyways you've got a new subscriber.
That cut was the worst thing ever lmaooo Took forever!! & Thanks bro!
Thanks heaps. Just curious will this work on any door lock actuator? I have a mitsubishi mirage dingo and the passenger side lock doesn't work. I have pulled the door panel off and the actuator is a smaller white box connected to the lock mechanism. Just wondering will i be able to do this same repair or will i have to replace the whole actuator unit?
Thanks. What a trouble... Not looking forward to doing this. Just found today the driver's door doesn't dnt unlock (or locked).
Note: this is a 280 sized motor.
Fixing my doorlock now. Motor 'worked' but no oomph to actually unlock. 3 screws which were all differently coloured, press clips.... Screw for the einfow rail and another for holding the keylock in place. Easy fix... But lots of fiddling. Waiting for the replacement motor now... Shipping delays now.
BTW, on a Lancer X
Gracias Homie!
My door locks been intermittently working for the last year. I just been putting it off since it's Summer but I'ma have to fix it now.
I put a list of shit I've had to fix ↓↓↓ bellow
from the common to the not so common.
Problems I've had to fix on my 05 Evo SSL:
1. Sunroof Motor
2. Window Actuator
3. Starter
4. Ignition Switch
5. Ignition Coils
6. Wire Harness in driver side kick panel
7. Alternator
8. Rusted/Froze/Stuck Bolts
9. Brake caliper return line
10. Wheel bearings
My Evo has had every single common and not so common issue from the sunroof motor dropping & having to remove the headliner which I found a few tricks for that after the 2nd time LoL
to more serious issues like the wire harness by the driver kick panel shorting out from water riding the harness in the wheel well down into the car. That was a bitch to fix bc you have to cut and solder/crimp 10-15 wires in the same bundle. The biggest issue with my Evo are the Bolts in the undercarriage. Doesn't matter if they are rusted or what, 90% of the bolts are stuck or froze in some way shape or form! Worst one was the wheel hub bolts that the coilovers bolt to. I had to cut them off and drill them out. It took 3 days and about 10 Cobalt drill bits & i still didn't get the holes drilled back to 100%. After doing it, it's definitely worth the $200 for a used knuckle just to not have to deal with it.
I also had to replace the front brake caliper return line which is a U shaped hard line on the caliper & Mitsubishi doesn't make them anymore. There one company that does but it was backordered for a month so I had to fabricate my own line which was a challenge bc I'd never bent/ flared hardlines before. Also, the little bolt was stuck so it had to be removed with extreme caution or replace the entire caliper🤦🏾
I've had so many problems with my Evo, but I love this car more than almost any other car I've owned and I have/had some pretty dope whips...
• GT-R32 & R33,
• 99 STi RA,
• Audi B7 S4,
• I've owned a few WRX/STi from GC8
-Bugeye
-Blob
-Hawk,
-GR Hatch,
• a few beat up 180s & 240s,
• One clean S14,
• I had a 3Z for almost a full year,
Only one of them has the same effect on me like my Evo 8. And that's the "White Girl" my 99 STi RA and The only other cars I liked as much were the GT-Rs( White R32&R33)
I love White cars. I looked everywhere for a White Evo 8/9 SSL bc I like the leather interior and the asunroof but I could only find RS's so I snagged my 05 Evo 8 SSL which I've become very attached to LoL
I just got a evo 9 and it stopped working. But ultimately did you have re wire the new motor is it just contact? And sorry about your thumb tech go though that with our knuckles and hands!
Just replace the actuator and your good to go!
Legend 🔥
Nicee bro
Legend. Such an easy fix for fuck all money. Cheers.
Appreciate you Tristan!
Did this job everything worked perfect for the first couple days. Now everytime i unlock the door it makes a loud kinda vibrating noise door still unlocks it's just super noisy now. Any ideas why it would do that? Did i not put the gears back properly?
Thank you
Are you using UHU glue wow long time no see this type of glue
I have a Mitsubishi Outlander, I’m wondering if that same actuator motor will work on mine.
hmm not sure you can remove it and see the part number on the actuator and order it like that.
Christopher Goorbarry i ended up ordering the one from the eBay link. Fingers crossed lol. For 6 bucks I will give it a try.. like you said once I remove the old one I’ll be able to get the part number if the eBay one doesn’t work. Keep the vids, very informative!
John Zapata did it work? I have same for my asx
Caio Loponi Caio Loponi It did actually work. The shaft from the eBay motor was slightly shorter than the OEM one found in my car. So I ended up ordering another motor with longer shaft. Installed and it’s been working just fine.
@@johnzapata8954 this is probably a long shot, but do you have the part numbers for what you got for the Outlander? My driver’s side door is buggered but I don’t really want to pull it apart and it be out of action while I wait for the actuator part. Mine’s a 2013.
what do you do if you can't get your door open to take the panel off?
i just did this job, but now only the driver door unlocks and locks with the key fob, the rest of the doors have to be unlocked with the button on the door? any idea why?
If you double press the button it should open all of them. If you only press it once it only opens the driver door.
@@ChrisGoorbarry it still only opens the driver door only the fob will lock all the door but won't unlock them all:(
I'm wondering if it works on a classic Lancer 8
Does that fix all doors or do i have to buy one for each door ??
Anybody ???
One for each door that isn’t locking properly
I saw that stupid move a 1000 miles away.
I have an Evo 9 mine is doing the opposite the driver door keeps unlocking by itself i replace the door switches but still doing it. Any ideas?
My door locks don't open or close on all doors don't know if its a fuse or what; the key fob doesn't even do anything either
Does this part work for a Mitsubishi Lancer 2008?
Damn not sure... sorry
This does this on my 07 galant ralliart will this motor work?
Not sure man you can try it! It might be the same since it’s Mitsu! Can anyone else confirm?
@@ChrisGoorbarry i took it apart there was two prongs in the bottom of the motor leter LFO303126
I wonder if this'll work to fix my Evo 6... Anyone tried this on a JDM CP?
9:31 Insert spoiler alert here.
I still feel the pain from time to time hahaha
@@ChrisGoorbarry brother, I felt the pain with you and I was thinking before you cut yourself in thew video, ok he's going to stop soon, regroup and find a better way to do it. Classic, we've all done something similar at some point. Good video overall.
LMFAO AW UR THUMB 😭😭😭
not funny :( now I can't do shit!
Gutter language. Children in the room with no warning.