replacing (buzzing) door lock actuator on Accord - anyone with experience doing this?

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I have a 97 accord coupe with about 160K. When locking my power locks, the door lock actuator in the passenger side door makes a loud buzzing sound. I took apart the door panel and looked at the necessary steps in service manual. I have the option to buy a replacement actuator or a new latch with an actuator already attached.

72115-SV2-003 ACTUATOR ASSY., R. DOOR LOCK $88.45 72110-SV2-013 LOCK ASSY., R. FR. POWER DOOR $136.53

I would prefer to buy just the actuator and attach it to the old latch. (would save me about $50). Can anyone attest to the difficulty in doing this? Or is it best to replace the entire module (latch + actuator completely assembled).

Also when removing the outdoor door handle (necessary to replace the actuator), there are two bolts (accessed from inside the door) any tips in how on how to remove the hard-to-reach bolt?

JoeFields · Accepted Answer

The buzzing is probably the magnetic relay inside the actuatorattempting to move the latch.  Have you tried testing the actuator youhave with the latch disconnected?  Relays tend to work all or nothing,so if you have the actuator working test the latch.  If it sticksand/or needs lubrication, try some WD40.  Sometimes the keyhole letsmoisture in and causes the latch's ease of operation (when it was new)to deteriorate.  If nothing else . . . you learn weather you need onlythe actuator or the whole dang thing.On the hard to reach bolts problem.  I use a flex cable.  Its a 10 inchflexable adapter that takes nut drivers and 1/4 inch sockets.Good Luck.     wrote:

SoCalMike · Answer

you check all the online honda parts places?junkyards?maybe a generic servo would work?servo from an aftermarket lock kit?rebuilding/fixing the old one?just tossing out some ideas to chew on.

R. P. · Answer

Hm, this buzzing door lock seems to be a common problem for I've had it on my '94 Accord LX as well, though on the driver side. I just haven't done anything about it as otherwise the lock works and figured the work and cost of fixing it is not worth it.

Rudy

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