10mm Flat Shaft Central Door Lock Actuator Motor FC-280PC-22125 FLAT SHAFT, D Spindle, Power Locking Repair Engine

Update 2016-02-11: I can't believe it has been almost 2 1/2 years! The motors are still working fine for the automatic locks on the Lexus. The front passenger side failed, but not due to the motor -- rather the gears inside the lock mechanism were partially stripped a long time ago. I've tried several things to remedy the problem, but I've finally just given up and deal with the nuisance of locking that door by hand (thankfully it is the least important of the four doors for automatic locking). Anyway, just wanted to give a quick update to let you know that the motors are still working fine. Haven't had any issues on the other 3 doors and, frankly, haven't thought about them for a long time, so was surprised to realize it has been over 2 years already. Never did get around to putting together a video, unfortunately. I have added a couple of photos showing (1) the inside of the mechanism (sorry it is a little blurry), (2) how to remove the shaft sleeve from the old motor, and (3) how to safely attach the sleeve to the new motor without damaging the motor or bending the shaft. ----- Bought this to replace the motor in the door lock actuator mechanism for my 2001 Lexus RX 300. Initially replaced the driver's door motor and it worked well, so I bought 3 more and have now replaced the other 3 door lock motors. All the locks are working perfectly now for the first time in over a year. Definitely worth the purchase. Just a couple of quick details: - This motor is identical in size to the original OEM door lock motor, so fit is not an issue. Placement of leads is also identical. - The OEM motor has a round shaft; this one is flat. However, the door lock actuator mechanism has a sleeve that fits *very* tightly over either shaft, so not a problem. - I decided to purchase this motor because the shaft length is identical to the original OEM. However, you should be aware that the same seller sells a long shaft version of this motor for a couple $ less. I didn't buy it myself, but if you want to save a couple of $ I'm guessing it would work fine. There is some space available in the actuator mechanism for a longer shaft, and if worse comes to worst you could probably trim a few mm off the end of the longer shaft if you are handy. Anyway, just a thought for anyone who wants to save a couple of $. I have tentatively given 5 stars because the motor is working perfectly right now as a replacement for the OEM part and is precisely what I needed (not to mention saving me several hundred $ on what a mechanic would have charged for the work). I don't know how long it will hold up, so I will revisit my rating if it fails within a year, but for now I'm granting the full rating. I'm hoping to get a video posted in the next few weeks about how to do the motor change work. In the meantime, let me know if you have specific questions about a Lexus RX300 motor change (unfortunately I probably can't be much help with other makes or models).

How do I rate higher than 5 stars? This thing is worth it's weight in gold....well not really since gold is currently at about $1,180/ounce and this motor weighs about 1.5 ounces. I sure as heck won't pay $1,600 for this motor, but I think you understand what I'm saying. Welcome to Actuator Anonymous. Where owners of Toyota/Lexus vehicles come looking for motors to replace the dead one in our door lock actuators. Many of us have already replaced the actuator in the pat after spending over $100 on Amazon only to have the part fail again a year or two later. We're tired of it. We want our doors to open without having to *GASP* put our key in the door handle to unlock the door. Let me introduce myself.....Hi, I'm Scott and I'm an actuatorholic. I replaced the actuator on my 2006 4Runner about two years ago after spending $120 on the part and it's on the fritz again. I want to fix it cheaply. I surfed the web for hours one night and found this motor. Other people say it works. I trust them. I bought it. I spent the rest of the night watching cat videos. This motor was a perfect fit for my car. A teeny weeny bit of a hassle opening the actuator to get the motor replaced, but nothing too terrible. It was certainly worth the $110 I saved. If you own a Toyota/Lexus, chances are is the motor you need. Don't quote me on it, do your own research, but rest assured replacing just the motor will work. Good luck! ###UPDATE October 11, 2016### The motor I purchased to install in my driver's side door is still going strong. My left, rear passenger door lock actuator is acting up and needs a new motor. I purchased two this time since it's just a matter of time before another door stops working. ###UPDATE December 2016### I finally got some free time to work on the rear, driver's side lock actuator. This motor fits (just like it did for the driver's door), but the replacement of the motor was trickier. Opening of the lock actuator to gain access to the motor was more difficult but the new motor slid in with no problems. Put everything back together and it works like a charm. Now I'm just waiting for the locks on the passenger side to stop working.

My Toyota is almost 20 years old and nearing 300,000 miles. It's been reliable to a fault and I plan to drive it into the ground. But, with some exceptions, it's no longer worth paying for OEM parts-- the car's value just isn't high enough to justify the expense. When the driver's side power door lock quit working, I didn't spend a lot of time diagnosing it. I gambled $8 on this motor, watched a YouTube video, and went for broke. Trying to describe the disassembly process is tedious at best, and there are several videos on YouTube that show it way better than I can describe. I will say that, when working on the interiors of elderly cars, use the minimum amount of force necessary. Plastic pieces tend to get brittle over time, and things like mounting posts break off at the merest touch. On this job, the mounting latch on the inside door lever trim broke off. The trim is now loose, though you have to look carefully to spot it. I wedged it back into position with a strip of Magic On A Roll (IE duct tape) and it seems to be holding. The good news is that nothing else went wrong. I disassembled the door lock actuator and the problem was plain as day-- the motor had just worn out. There was a lot of black dust around the endbell, which I assume is years of brush material wearing away. Out of curiosity I tried activating the old motor with an external power supply. All I got was a tiny wisp of smoke. The little motor would motor no more. Installation was simple. I re-packed the actuator housing with fresh grease, reassembled, and reinstalled. Actually I reinstalled the actuator assembly twice because I didn't quite get the door handle in the correct position the first time. The job isn't difficult if you have some experience taking things apart, but it can get time consuming. Figure on spending an afternoon, though you may get it done quicker. I'll be honest, at this price point I expected there to be a problem with the new motor, but It's been a couple of months and the door lock still works like it did from the factory. If this motor lasts another year I will consider the $8 I spent on it an excellent investment.

Replacement motor for actuators on the Lexus and Toyotas. Hard to pry apart the actuator without breaking them. I have replaced about 6 of these and am pretty good at it. It is like the OG kid game of Operation. Installation takes some skill. Great savings. They have been working for about 5 years since I replaced them. They are the right fit and they hold up well.

I own a 2013 Lexus GS350 F Sport AWD. Recently, about 2 weeks ago, my driver side door started having locking/unlocking issues. Whether I use the key fob or touch the door handle, the locking mechanism did not work as expected. The car makes a beeping sound (4 to 6 beeps). I googled this issue and found out that this is a common problem with Toyota and Lexus. It turned out to be a door lock actuator issue. I called my local Lexus dealership and explained the problem and the steps I’ve taken to lock and unlock the car. I thought they were going to fix it for free since it appears to be a common manufacturer problem. I was really disappointed when the dealership informed me that I have to pay for this repair and that it was going to be very expensive. They quoted me $149/hr for labor plus parts, with an average of $800+ for each door lock actuator. I found that to be ludicrous, so I continues searching online for DIY howtos. I found out that the problem is most likely related to faulty door lock actuator motor. After doing some more research, I found out that it is not easy to replace the actuator motor, but still I decided to do it. Especially since the price of the actuator motor is less than $15. I ordered this part from Surplus Deal USA a couple of days ago, and it was delivered promptly and in a great condition on Saturday where I happened to be free for a few hours. I followed YouTube videos while working on replacing the actuator motor. It took me longer than I thought, about 3 hrs total, but I took my time removing the door panel, taking pictures, opening the actuator, and reinstalling everything the way it was before. I had a bit of a hard time snapping the door panel back in place, but YouTube came to the rescue. I am happy to say that everything is back to normal. My door lock is functioning the way it should with no glitches or issues. Now, I don’t have to worry about leaving the car unlocked. To be honest, I had my doubts about purchasing this item. I had little to no confidence that it was going to work. I also was not confident that I had the skills or the tools to get it installed. But, I am glad I did. There is something satisfying about using your hands to fix what proved to be a very annoying issue. Not to mention that I didn’t have to pay the dealership hundreds of dollars to fix an issue that should’ve been recalled. Thanks Surplus Deal USA! You have one more satisfied customer.

I recently bought a pre-owned Prius, and about a week into owning it, the front door lock stopped working with the fob and the button on the door's interior, only using the mechanical key worked. I was looking into buying the entire actuator, which ranged from about $30-$60 from what I could see, but opted to just try replacing the motor instead. Worked like a charm! Definitely more tedious, messy, and time-consuming work compared to just replacing the whole thing, but I think it was definitely worth it. Glad I saved overall! The tutorial I followed is called "Car Door Lock Actuator Repair/Replacement...$8 - Complete Instructions - Toyota, Lexus & Others", very easy to follow and highly recommend!

I received my motor and it was an perfect fit for my 2007 Camry. After watching a video on Youtube it wasn't that complicated to replace. The motor worked perfectly after it was installed. I called several places to see how much a door actuator is for my Camry. The prices i got were all around $250.00 or more. So i saved almost $240.00 just on the part, not including if i had someone else replace it. Labor was almost as much as a the part at most service centers.

These motors fit my 2003 Lexus LS430 door actuators perfectly. They have the D shaped shaft which is what you need to drive the worm gear. The motors were an exact match and snapped right into place. For those considering replacing this motor themselves to save hundreds of dollars, it's not that hard to do. The only 2 things that are a little tricky are the window guide and the clip that holds the rod to the outside door handle. For the window track guide, I had to unscrew the bolt on the outside bottom of the door that attaches the bottom of the track. Once you unbolt that, flex the track forward and push it up and over the door support tube. It seems strange to flex it that far, but that's what it takes to make room for the actuator to come out. As for the clip on the door handle rod, you have to use a flashlight and a long flat screwdriver. Reach up and look for the yellow plastic clip that goes around the rod near the top. You have to push the clip sideways and it will unclip from the rod. push it up out of the way and the rod will pull out of the hole in the door handle. Another tip is to make sure and glue the casing or put a zip tie around it after you replace the motor. If you don't tighten up the casing (or housing) that encases the motor, the motor will make a whining sound when you unlock or lock the door. It's not a big deal, but the sound is annoying. I used a zip tie around the housing and tightened it up and it worked well. The first door took me a couple of hours start to finish as I had to discover my way through it. The 2nd door took less than an hour once I knew the process.