My electric locks don't work well enough...and were not remote anyway.
1. Is there a quick repair for the stock locks?
and/or
2. Is there an upgrade available to get remote locks?
They make noise but don't lock or unlock like they used to and this is causing problems...
I researched this a few months back. There is a VSM (Vehicle Security Module) box behind the radio with three plug-in connectors that require a 10-mm deep socket to access.
You typically need to get them flashed at Ford for around $120.
My notes indicate the P/N costs about $220 and is possibly: 4C7Z15604AC
My power door locks work again. They hadn't worked in years. Once I put in the new Odyssey batteries, they started working again. I guess these batteries have so much power that the door locks work even though the actuators are weak. That was an unexpected bonus of the Odyssey batteries.
My power door locks work again. They hadn't worked in years. Once I put in the new Odyssey batteries, they started working again. I guess these batteries have so much power that the door locks work even though the actuators are weak. That was an unexpected bonus of the Odyssey batteries.
Looks like the cheapest thing to do is just replace the actuators, not sure I would rebuild 18 year old plastic pieces. I called a local stereo shop who said given good actuators already, 180 to convert to keyless entry and 230 gets that and an alarm system. 70 for each actuator, all are installed prices.
I'm sure I could do it myself but the video kind of discourages me, not of fan of many small parts in confined spaces.
Then the issue of getting quality actuators...been burned recently on stuff claiming to be oem but then it's not.
I'll visit them and see what they offer. What makes a decent system?
Funny how when you show up in person the price goes up...$125 per actuator now. I think I'll do it myself.
The alarm system quoted was the basic code alarm unit. It all added up to over $450.
Now to find good actuators...
Replaced all four actuators on my 2000 F-350 this spring. Bought all four actuators online for $45. Took over two hours to do the first door and was able to do the rest of the doors a lot quicker (learning curve). Before they made a little noise and tried to move but non of them would work, after I changed them out they all work well. I just changed out the actuators and didn't want to fiddle with trying to open to old ones up and repair them. So for about $50. and a little you tube time and a Saturday you can replace them yourself.
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