ZONETECH Car Universal High Power Door Lock Actuator - Premium Quality Heavy Duty Durable Automotive Locking Mechanism (8-Pack)

My goal was a very minimally intrusive installation. I dislike installing stuff like this that isn't OEM, so I always strive for absolute minimal disruption or modification to existing components. After careful consideration, I opted to install a secondary, small dia. actuating rod made from music wire. That said, I am extremely happy with how this came out, how it functions, and again, how minimally invasive the install was. My 5-star review is based on decent build quality and functionality, considering the sub-$10 price tag. If you happen to be considering installing these in a 2nd gen Taco, you've stopped by the right review, as I have pics of my install. The physical installation was easy, but be warned: if you're one of the people who ask "will this fit my ____?", then you should probably not attempt this installation/modification. These pics show only the physical installation of the actuators. There are too many variables to get into specific wiring details. I converted my Viper 4115V remote start (one button remote) to a full keyless entry system by adding Directed module 451M, and adding a 4-button Viper remote. These pics are showing installation in my 2014 Toyota Tacoma (reg. cab). Pic 1: I modified the latch/lock handle housing as shown, drilling a hole at an angle for the new lock actuator rod. Pic 2: I slightly enlarged the hole that the lock cable goes into, because it will now be shared with the OEM lock cable and the new actuator rod (music wire). It doesn't need to be enlarged much to accept both cables. Pic 3: This shown the new rod bent and installed into the housing. Pic 4: Completed latch/lock housing, ready for reattaching to the door. Pic 5: I modified the actuator mounting holes using a c'sink tool, so I could use flat-head screws for mounting. Pic 6: Shows the modified actuator, before trimming off the excess flashing created from the c'sink operation. Pic 7: Through trial and error, this is the final mounting location. There's plenty of room for the actuator, but it does need to be located accurately so as to not interfere with features on the back side of the door panel. Pic 8:Final mechanical assembly, ready to put the door panel back on. The first side took about 2 hours or more, as I needed to figure everything out. The 2nd side took about 30 min. after the door panel was removed. The end result is very good, the actuators lock/unlock the doors with plenty of force. They do have a bit more travel than what is required for the locks. I may revisit this at some point in the future to develop a buffering method of dealing with the over-travel condition.

So far is working as intended. First universal set of door lock actuators I order was from a different brand and seller and it burned out when testing and were weak. This one is strong and I can tell it will last me a long time. Installed in a 99 civic that had manual lock and this is a big upgrade

worked great

The OEM unit on my F250 lift gate stripped the internal gear after seven years of use,. So after searching the web for a suitable replacement, I found these appeared to be the same as those sold by various vendors at as much as five times the price, and 1/10 of the price of a dealership replacement. Installation was easy and it works great. In fact it’s even quieter than the factory installed actuator. I cant comment on longevity or lifespan since I just installed it yesterday but it came in a two pack so if it fails, I’ve got a back up .

Installed in 2005 Ford Ranger with relative ease. The truck had manual locks so this was an upgrade. I purchased a wireless controller that could actuate a 2 wire actuator. It worked great.

Works good

I bought the two pack of these actuators because for some reason the person that owned the truck before me had an alarm installed but only had them do the driver's side to lock and unlock from the fab. I got tired of having to manually unlock the passenger door. I tested the actuator before I wired and installed it. It worked as advertised. The only thing lacking was knowing what wire color was what which was another reason to test it. I figured out which wire to hook up to in order to have it retracted or extended and then when I got into the door panel I realized that I was going to have to have it extended for unlock so had to swap the wiring around. All in all it went pretty smooth and I was able to install it and have it working. I will update later if it stops working but so far after 4 days it is working fine.

Good push pull strength but was missing rods shown in photo had to fabricate my own rods with pencil rod. Would have rated 5 stars if I didn't have to run to hardware store to pick up rods that should have came in unit.

Hasta que los ponga veré los resultados

Working like they should.

I received my order on time however the two mounting brackets and rods where missing also the screws are too short, I have managed without these however as there were part of the kit I'm was disappointed to not receive the entire kit. I feel like I've paid for something that wasn't worth it, as I paid for the entire kit and didn't receive it

Great job worked as expected.

Fitted these to my Spider and found they weren't powerful enough to lock or unlock the door. Bench tested the actuators and found they pull approx 5lbs. In addition heads don't seem to be rotatable or removable. Sent back to Amazon for a refund.