OUCH! (lock actuator)

[Denisefwd93]

So.. the Drivers door now sporting new up and down hardware
(Now I can drop the window until I fix the ac, pay tolls without scaring the teller into thinking I'm getting out to get even LOL)

my door has a bad electric lock actuator. Pricey little buggers aren't they?

It's a not a top of the list things to do, but some casual looking tells me it's cheaper, or at least not that expensive to get a remote key "kit"

Thoughts?

 

[RonD]

Yes, OEM and even Dorman are $50

1993-1998 Rangers should be the same at wrecking yards

Now Dorman lists part number 746-155 for drivers door actuator that fits 1993 Ranger.....
But then has a long list of other Ford models it fits, look here: https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-30...Lock%20Actuator%20Motor&position=Front%20Left

Wrecking yard find is looking better, lol

 

[Denisefwd93]

LOL.. this is looking like a better choice instead of messing with the old.

$30!

https://www.amazon.com/Biltek-Universal-Central-Conversion-actuators/dp/B0033YECEK/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=74V3YS36PHJM91ME81D8

 

[lvwill]

I've got the worn out actuator deal going on with the expedition. Looking on YouTube there are videos of a simple repair using aluminum foil. Haven't had time to try it yet but I'm going to because I'm a cheap skate. Lol
I don't have the link but it comes right up with a search.

 

[Denisefwd93]

I haven't even tried to get the thing out of there yet which looks nowhere near as easy as they make it seem with the YouTube video.
But I would still not have the remote controls on the keys because either this truck didn't have remote or they were lost in time

 

[adsm08]

Remote keyless entry was not an option on Rangers when your truck was built. I think 1998 may have been the first year.

If you want RKE then that $30 kit is probably a good way to go. Once upon a time I had a setup that allowed me to put the RKE module from a 98 Explorer into the system on my 87. It even worked for a while.

 

[RonD]

I have a 1994 with keyless entry...............I never lock the door

Starting to get REMOTE keyless entry, tell grandson to open the door for me


But yes the $30 RKE looks like a good deal