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Door Lock actuators ~re-inventing the wheel

Reply #15 –
i understand that,,
but for an oem name plate design,,, Bosch would likely be the first pick but im open to options, especially in the solenoid family.
I have not placed an order yet.....

Door Lock actuators ~re-inventing the wheel

Reply #16 –
Bad news, guys. Old ford actuators have too long travel. Not a single one used in newer cars doesn't have such a long travel. I've god some Sierra/Scorpio actuators, but they have only half travel of the old US ford ones. I'm worried, that VW are too short too. Can you measure the effective rod travel between locked and unlocked position?
I'm going to look at some aftermarket actuators, if they have travel long enough. I will have to solve this problem after winter too. I have one spare old actuator and two dead pieces (died last year).

PS: I've found some brand new original actuators. They aren't the cheapest, but they are original.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1979-1994-Ford-Lincoln-Mercury-Power-Door-Lock-Actuator-Fits-1979-Mustang-Fox-/181105613906?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a2abc5c52&vxp=mtr

Door Lock actuators ~re-inventing the wheel

Reply #17 –
I will be picking up those measurements in a couple weeks,, perhaps next weekend.
i know the travel distance your speaking of and have thought out a work around.

the rod that connects to the actuator goes up the the door jam assembly which has an arm sticking out on it.

that arm has a hole drilled in it to accept the rod.

drill another hole on the door jam assembly arm closer to the center line of the radial swing,,, (inward towards the pivit point) and the length of trave required is greatly reduced.
the solenoid would have to have the pound of force to compensate though,,, and that increases amperage demand.