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Old 15th March 2016, 10:38   #2
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Originally Posted by __chris__ View Post
My ZT has got to the point where the driver's door won't unlock using the remote and has to be opened using the key.

I understand that the remedy for this is to replace a certain part of the mechanism with one taken off a scrapped car.

Does anyone have a step by step how-to for this, and maybe some photos to show what I should be looking for?

Many thanks.

Chris.
you need to replace the door actuator motor. its a fairly easy job, takes about 10 mins once you know what youre doing!!
you dotn need to take the window out, just undo the top and bottom bolts that hold the window carrier in place and it gives enough room to get the motor out.
i found the hardest bit is lining up the dogbone thing that goes into the handle, but a bit of patience and its simple enough.
just make sure you test it all fully several times before putting the door card back on!!! if it doesnt open once youve swapped it over, try adjusting the white connector block slightly. (all this will make sense once you are in the door!!)
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