The switch closes the power lock circuit when you push it sending electricity to the actuator.
2005 subaru outback door lock problem.
This video is applicable to the 08 s.
I have a 2005 subaru outback.
I remember them taking out the lock tumbler easily i just couldn t figure out how to.
The actuator is a series of gears with a set of rack and pinion gears at the end.
I will detail the removal and installation process.
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Average repair cost is 90 at 190 500 miles.
There is no tension on the handle when all doors are unlocked read more.
1a auto shows you how to repair install fix change or replace a broken or snapped off exterior outside door handle.
Then one day the whole thing just crapped out.
As long as it opens from the inside your problem is your exterior door handle.
When the actuator gets the signal from the power door lock switch a small motor turns the gears.
Malfunctioning power door lock actuator.
First the subaru part number for the forester drivers side power door actuator for the 2003 2008 my is.
The 2005 subaru outback has 2 problems reported for power lock failure to rear door latch.
Passenger door lock was making some funny squealing noises every time the door was locked unlocked.
The power door locks on a subaru contain two components the power lock actuator and the power lock switch.
It either opens or closes depending on the direction you pushed the.
The driver s side door will not lock or unlock with the remote.
The process for removal.
It will lock or unlock with the key or the button inside.
I replaced my 2005 subaru forester xs drivers side power door lock actuator this past weekend.
Edited january 13 2016 by mikaleda.
The power door lock actuator is the part of the power door lock system that actually controls the locks.
A google search for 2005 subaru outback door handle pics will give you an idea of what you re up against.
So at least i can still lock and unlock the car at first you could see the inside lock button twitch when the remote button was pushed as if it were trying to lock but couldn t.
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