Door lock motor required

[Robbob]

Hi I have just bought a LS 430 2005 model. It has 67,000 miles on the clock and I have completed the advisory new timing belt / water pump. The car is a USA LHD import. It’s perfect for me as I bought the car with the intention of doing some long distance road trips around Europe.

I have a small issue and that is the rear door locks manually but will not open and lock as part of the central locking. I am told I need a door lock motor ( rear left hand door ) and I should find one on eBay. I look on eBay and see door lock motors for as little as £6 to  around £300. As a new Lexus owner, I have no idea of which motor I need. Can anyone advise me please or better still send me a link to the one I need to purchase. 
 

 Thank you so much for your help 

 

rob. 

[Malc1]

welcome to the forum Robert and i'm sure someone will pop their head around the corner quite soon and help with some useful advice 

I personally haven't a clue

Malc

[steve2006]

Hi Robert and welcome to the LOC.

To be honest the motors can be replaced ( I even have some as done a few myself) but you need to solder them in, beware of flying springs and get covered in grease.

Probably the best option is to buy a complete actuator unit, there are several on eBay or try Paul Frost who breaks LS models.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=lexus+ls430+rear+door+lock+accuator&_sacat=0

They are a bit of a pain to get out as obstructed by the door glass guide but doable with care.