I know the driver's door is different but are the other four the same? Can I buy any non-driver's door lock actuator for use in the rear door?
-Michael
-Michael
D1 lock actuators interchangeable?
- Thread starter Mikey
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http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=330-010
For the ones on the other doors, take a look at these. I have these in my truck and they are OUTSTANDING!
And, cheap.
Shoot, you could buy this...
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=330-013
the 5 wire is for the drivers door.
These solenoids are CRAZY strong.
For the ones on the other doors, take a look at these. I have these in my truck and they are OUTSTANDING!
And, cheap.
Shoot, you could buy this...
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=330-013
the 5 wire is for the drivers door.
These solenoids are CRAZY strong.
Totally agree with Chris. The Parts Express actuators are indeed strong and no modification necessary to align it; it's pretty near an identical fit for the cargo door actuator. I only needed one but got four (for future failure) since they are crazy cheap.
I did it a while ago, but I don't recall any mods that needed to be done. No new screw holes or anything like that. You can use either connectors or just cut the wire and solder a splice (or twist and tape for quick fix).
That is a sweet deal! Thanks for the info. I've ordered from Parts Express in the past and had good luck with them. Looks like I'll bee doing business there again.
-Michael
-Michael
I need to replace the 5 wire drivers door actuator and, of course, the colors of the Parts Express actuator wires are different than my 1994 Disco. I have looked in my Rave repair CD and cannot find the wire diagram. Does anyone know the correct match-up. Here are the colors:
Parts Express: Black, White, Brown, Blue, Green.
94 Disco: Orange, Pink, Black, Yellow, Brown with stripe.
Thanks for the Help!
Papillon
Parts Express: Black, White, Brown, Blue, Green.
94 Disco: Orange, Pink, Black, Yellow, Brown with stripe.
Thanks for the Help!
Papillon
sweet i have the back skin off the cargo and have been thining its a good time to replace the stick actuator.
Thanks for the tip
Thanks for the tip
Thanks for the help robertf! That takes care of two of the wires.
I am quite sure the black wires on both my Disco and the Parts Express actuator are grounds, thus they should be connected together.
Therefore, so far we have:
orange -> blue
pink -> green
black -> black
That leaves the yellow and brown stripe wire on the Disco; and the white and brown wire on the Parts Express actuator. I guess I can take the old "trial and error" route, but I am hopeful that someone here has the answer as this method could cause damage to the alarm unit.
By the way, the wire connector is identified as C607 on the Rave CD. The five wires are mapped out in the connector as:
1 - Orange
2 - Pink
3 - Black
4 - Yellow
5 - Brown stripe
6 - Not used
Can anyone else help? Please.
Papillon
I am quite sure the black wires on both my Disco and the Parts Express actuator are grounds, thus they should be connected together.
Therefore, so far we have:
orange -> blue
pink -> green
black -> black
That leaves the yellow and brown stripe wire on the Disco; and the white and brown wire on the Parts Express actuator. I guess I can take the old "trial and error" route, but I am hopeful that someone here has the answer as this method could cause damage to the alarm unit.
By the way, the wire connector is identified as C607 on the Rave CD. The five wires are mapped out in the connector as:
1 - Orange
2 - Pink
3 - Black
4 - Yellow
5 - Brown stripe
6 - Not used
Can anyone else help? Please.
Papillon
The Black is the ground...
The Brown and Pink wire is constant hot.....
Pink wire goes 12 volts to lock.
Orange Wire goes 12 volts to unlock..
Black is ground.
Of course, confirm this with a voltmeter/testlight before changing your wiring.
The Brown and Pink wire is constant hot.....
Pink wire goes 12 volts to lock.
Orange Wire goes 12 volts to unlock..
Black is ground.
Of course, confirm this with a voltmeter/testlight before changing your wiring.
Thanks Chris, with your and robertf's imput I was able to connect all five wires without the truck bursting into flame and it works. The final wire match-up is:
Disco -> Parts Express
orange -> blue
pink -> green
black -> black
yellow -> white
brown -> brown
I had to make a new connection hook for the actuator plunger as the Parts Express unit is about 1/2" longer than the Disco's actuator. No big deal -- used a peg board hook and bent it into shape only shorter. Also had to adjust the mounting plate for the best fit for the Parts Express actuator. An easy task. Well worth the effort though, as new original equipment actuators from Atlantic British or Rovers North are over $200 with shipping. And I have three other 2-wire actuators left over for the other doors just in case. All for $50, unbeliveable.
Papillon
Disco -> Parts Express
orange -> blue
pink -> green
black -> black
yellow -> white
brown -> brown
I had to make a new connection hook for the actuator plunger as the Parts Express unit is about 1/2" longer than the Disco's actuator. No big deal -- used a peg board hook and bent it into shape only shorter. Also had to adjust the mounting plate for the best fit for the Parts Express actuator. An easy task. Well worth the effort though, as new original equipment actuators from Atlantic British or Rovers North are over $200 with shipping. And I have three other 2-wire actuators left over for the other doors just in case. All for $50, unbeliveable.
Papillon
Bump for a useful thread.
I used the Parts Express actuator to replace the bad one in the driver's side rear door. It works like a champ.
I used the Parts Express actuator to replace the bad one in the driver's side rear door. It works like a champ.
Are these still available anywhere? I just checked the link and it says they're no longer made. And, of course, my D1's front driver actuator (now $299!) just packed in.
The one I used is the two-wire for the driver's side rear door. I don't know if they have one that will work for the driver's side front door.
Here's a fresh link for the two-wire http://www.parts-express.com/high-power-door-lock-actuator-2-wire--330-010
Here's a fresh link for the two-wire http://www.parts-express.com/high-power-door-lock-actuator-2-wire--330-010