keyless entry issue

[doosra]

hi guys,

i'm having some issues with my 04 euro. The drivers side central locking has started to malfunction.. when using the remote or the button on the door, the drivers side lock does not go up or down... at times it works.. but it may work.. 1 out of 100 times.. it tries to open and close but it just doesn't have the legs to work.

all the locks on the other doors work fine..

any ideas on this issue and how to fix it?

[xxb4xx]

Sounds to me your actuator has died mate, it must be common with this rubbish built car of ours, as they sell them on eBay for $99.00.

[jfaust]

hey doosra. i have the same issue too... my driver side door isnt working also... i seen it on ebay with the actuator on sale for $99.00. im planning to get it. does anyone know a workshop who speicalises in repairing central locking in sydney?? dnt want to repair it myself coz im scared i might stuff it up....

[Ken-f]

So many threads on this. I also have the same issue. Its the door actuator. If your are lucky, theres one on sale on ebay for a few more hours i think.

[xxb4xx]

That one on eBay keeps getting replaced every time it's sold..

[euro_tr4sh]

i have the same problem, but mines stopped working completely... just gonna replace it with an after market cdl motor when i get round to putting my auto watch alarm upgrade in

[Ken-f]

That one on eBay keeps getting replaced every time it's sold..

There were 5 available

[revivor]

had my passenger side replaced a few mths ago..was under warranty still :) '05 model.

[doosra]

do the actuators really cost rrp $200.. as mentioned in the ebay ad?

has anyone had this fixed out of warranty by a professional.. and if so, how much has this costed you?

[doosra]

just purchased the actuator off ebay for $100.. i was quoted $230 for the actuator from Hanny's.. and confirmed that it's the right part number..

there's only one left on ebay.. so if you need this, better grab a bargain soon.

[xxb4xx]

i'm pretty sure more will pop up,

BUT!

Knowing my luck, they will all be sold out, and the day after mine will blow up.

[Ken-f]

Coulda sent the guy an offer. I reckon he woulda done it for 80 :P

[doosra]

ahhh well ... didn't want to risk not having any left.. $100 compared to $230 from hanny's.. i'm not really complaining.. really sucks that something so little cost so much though.

[xxb4xx]

Who is "Hanny's"?

[doosra]

Hanny's are a honda specialist mechanic.. all they do is Honda's.. very well known and recommended. In Smithfield area.

[jfaust]

for how much do they do for installation of the actuator at hannys?? i want to get my fixed but dont know where to go to... got an address??

[xxb4xx]

Hanny's are a honda specialist mechanic.. all they do is Honda's.. very well known and recommended. In Smithfield area.

Thanks for that,

There is also supposed to be a highly recommended Honda Mechanic in Arncliffe area?

I've always used IS Motor-Racing for all my cars, Euro is booked in for service there next week

[doosra]

for how much do they do for installation of the actuator at hannys?? i want to get my fixed but dont know where to go to... got an address??

Here are their details:

Suite 3, 28 Victoria St,
Smithfield, NSW 2164

Phone: (02) 9725 5115

I was quoted $280 including parts and installation.. For the actuator itself, they quoted $230.

however just installation will cost $60.

They open on Saturday as well which is quite handy.

[jfaust]

thanks!! what was the part no. you bought in ebay? ima get this fixed!!

[doosra]

PART NO. 72115-SDA-A01

This is what was listed on the ebay listing and i also got hanny's to confirm the part number as well...

the guy on ebay seems to have an endless supply of them.. try throwing him an offer rather than "buy it now".. u might get it cheaper.. there's 4 more available now..

[sodhi90]

Read this thread about 3 days ago , then my car went to honda for a ATF, fuel filter, and, accessory belt. As soon as i get it back the driver door wont unlock half the time :S , very sus , and annoying lol. im gonna go for one of those ebay ones if they pop up again.

[doosra]

Sodhi90, there seems to be 4 available but only for the Left Hand Front side...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HONDA-ACCORD-EURO-LHF-DOOR-LOCK-ACTUATOR-72155SDAA01_W0QQitemZ230370805612QQcmdZViewItemQQp tZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item35a32b876c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

On the ad, he says he has Right Hand ones as well.. so you may want to message him

[doosra]

got my actuator replaced... works a treat... saved over $100 by buying this on ebay..

[sodhi90]

how hard is it to remove the door card?

[doosra]

hmmmm.. well i saw the guy do it.. and it doesn't look that hard.. but as usual.. when i try doing things.. it never works out and i end up having to take it to someone anyway.. only $60 to replace..

[sodhi90]

tru tru , im sick of using the key to unlock my car so im gonna have to get this problem fixed asap

[jfaust]

i just got mine fixed yesterday at hannys performance. he is really got mechanic. props to him. only paid $70 for install and took less than an hr.. thanks for the recommendation doorsa.

[doosra]

good stuff jfaust.. i paid $60.. they're good mechanics.. however one thing that i didn't like was.. i called them before i went in to fix it to get a quote on how much it would cost to just replace the actuator and he said $60..
i then went in there on the weekend and said "how much" not mentioning that i called and he said "$80" .. and i'm like "i called you and you said $60... " and so he done it for $60..

i work 5 days a week and it's hard to find a good mechanic close to home that's open on Saturdays.. that's the main attraction..

[dtngo]

My front passenger one is dying. Sometimes I need to press unlock twice for it to unlock all the way. Grrr!

[doosra]

time to buy a new actuator... haven't seen them on ebay lately though.. maybe the guys sold out.. if so.. it's going to be $200+ for the part..

[dtngo]

Yeah I think so too.

For people needing a replacement, I've found them on eBay.com for under $50 delivered. It seems to be a common problem, so might save other OH members a couple bucks.

Right: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-08-Acura-TSX-and-TL-R-Fr-Door-Lock-Actuator_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em1 4QQhashZitem45edeea0d8QQitemZ300344582360QQptZMoto rsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Left: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-08-Acura-TSX-and-TL-L-Fr-Door-Lock-Actuator_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em1 4QQhashZitem4837581fc9QQitemZ310166167497QQptZMoto rsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Same part numbers as the AU ones.

[sodhi90]

oh sweeet some cheap ones, probably dumb Question but are they genuine?

cheers in advance.

[doosra]

bloody hell dtngo .. great find mate.. wish you showed me that earlier.. did u read the ebay listing.. they retail for $25 in the US... that's a huge margin that they make in Australia on them.. $200-$230 over here.

[sodhi90]

yeah thats a FKIN joke! i just bough one off that ebay store:) $41.94 all up . Well in Dtngo GREAT FIND!!!!!!

[dtngo]

I'm going to order one too. Might get both sides to save on postage - $23 USD postage for one, or $26 USD for 2. Sounds like a common problem so might stock up LOL.

I'll probably be ordering next week. PM me if anyone wants in.

[doosra]

it's definitely a common problem.. the mechanic i took mine too said they replace so many of these... and it's not just the euro..

[ultimatekenz]

Already ordered a pair!
Mine aren't so bad at the moment...but good idea to stock up =]
Thanks dtngo.

[catixen]

my lfh actuator died weeks ago, bought one from ebay $99. took me about 1hr to do it. better than paying up to $260+.

[sodhi90]

i ended up getting my rh front actuator from America and it cost 110 all up installed. i was happy :)

[ultimatekenz]

Anyone know of a decent honda mechanic on the gold coast where i can get these actuators replaced?

Attempted to replace these yesterday but the three bolts holding them into the door wont budge so gave up as i didnt want to strip the thread.

Thanks.

[sodhi90]

I just got my local audio fitter guy to replace it , cos he does a lot of key-less entry and alarms as well , so he sorta knew what he was doing .

[tony1234]

I just got my local audio fitter guy to replace it , cos he does a lot of key-less entry and alarms as well , so he sorta knew what he was doing .
So $110 for part.How much for install??

[sodhi90]

i payed $50 AUD from the States and then 60 to put it in :) the Acura tsx is the same part number.

[SPQR]

I found a place in the US that sells it for US$18.18

http://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~actuator~assy~72115-SDA-A01.html

The part fits a variety of Honda cars. I wouldn't be surprised if the guy who sells it on eBay for AU$99 gets it from the US and sells it in OZ for much less than Honda.

[dtngo]

I bought a front pair with another OH member. It cost us around $60 AUD per person delivered for both the driver and passenger side. Check eBay U.S.

[sash_euro]

Parts can be bought from the US for $20 Aus plus $17 in shipping...

$37.... Cheap as...

That guy that sells them for $100 does that. Buys from US and then sells here...

[akzz]

I have run into the same problem I reckon, same issues with unlocking/locking the car. My only question is when this happened to you guys, did you noticed the LED on the remote to sometimes stay constantly on?

[mofolo]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?135734-MUST-SEE-Euro-04-Door-Lock-Autuator-Central-Locking-issue

Read up!