door lock actuator 2004

dayooper77 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-11-2006, 03:55 PM

The power door lock has quit working on my 2004 Sienna. I took it to my mechanic and he told me the door lock actuator is shot and it costs $350-$400 to repair. Part is $150 and labor is high because it is a very tedious job. Anybody ever done this before? I'm game to try it myself to save a couple of hundered $ if someone can give advice?

mike_payne · #2 (**permalink**) 12-13-2006, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dayooper77

The power door lock has quit working on my 2004 Sienna. I took it to my mechanic and he told me the door lock actuator is shot and it costs $350-$400 to repair. Part is $150 and labor is high because it is a very tedious job. Anybody ever done this before? I'm game to try it myself to save a couple of hundered $ if someone can give advice?

which door? front or rear. tedious my butt its pretty easy, of course work on siennas for a living.

dayooper77 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-13-2006, 07:56 AM

It is the drivers door.

dayooper77 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-30-2007, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dayooper77

The power door lock has quit working on my 2004 Sienna. I took it to my mechanic and he told me the door lock actuator is shot and it costs $350-$400 to repair. Part is $150 and labor is high because it is a very tedious job. Anybody ever done this before? I'm game to try it myself to save a couple of hundered $ if someone can give advice?

Does anybody know how to fix this problem?

mustang67408 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-30-2007, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dayooper77

The power door lock has quit working on my 2004 Sienna. I took it to my mechanic and he told me the door lock actuator is shot and it costs $350-$400 to repair. Part is $150 and labor is high because it is a very tedious job. Anybody ever done this before? I'm game to try it myself to save a couple of hundered $ if someone can give advice?

Thats hwy robbery
$150 part a bit high, but we only get 1.0 hr labor to replace that actuator = $98 or so

150 + 98 (approx) = 250-275 max

I have attached a PDF to help you.
You only need steps 1-6 & 13-15

DO NOT REMOVE WINDOW OR WINDOW MOTOR, ity is not necessary. Just roll it up after you have the door panel off.

dayooper77 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-31-2007, 03:24 PM

Thanks for the info! I'll let you know how it turns out.

dayooper77 · #7 (**permalink**) 09-10-2007, 10:41 AM

I ended up paying almost $300 for part. Installation was easy with your instructions. Thanks alot for the help!

sunkey1 · #8 (**permalink**) 09-13-2007, 02:37 PM

Mine happened on the driver rear slider. Can I get the same info on how to fix it. it does not lock automatically with the remote you have to do it manually. It is also a 2004 Sienna XLE

micster19 · #9 (**permalink**) 09-14-2007, 11:35 AM

I also have trouble with the rear driver side sliding door lock. I have a Sienna LE 2003. I was told it would cost me $743.92+tax for parts and labour. Any thoughts?

lisap1231 · #10 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 09:09 AM

where do you have the pdf file to replace the actuator?

mustang67408 · #11 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 12:04 PM

which door?

Lisa Jones · #12 (**permalink**) 09-13-2008, 09:08 PM

We have the same problem on our '04 Sienna. The slider behind the driver won't lock or unlock with the other doors. Can you help?

RickC · #13 (**permalink**) 09-26-2008, 08:22 AM

My mother has an 04 Avalon and both front doors will not unlock with the remote. The dealer wants over 600.00 to fix it. I found the parts at Toyota of Dallas for 71.24 each. But I need the pdf file which shows how to remove/replace the part. Can you tell me where that pdf file is?

Thanks!
RickC

mustang67408 · #14 (**permalink**) 09-26-2008, 08:38 AM

There is no pdf file on how to replace those actuators, only a file that shows how to dis -assmble the door. After that you have to remove the latch on the inside of the door. The actuator screws to the back side of the latch.

RickC · #15 (**permalink**) 09-26-2008, 08:42 AM

Thanks, that is what I needed.