Is there any sort of type or style or actuator off another car I can use for the driver side. I am getting a remote start/alarm installed and I want to be able to use the key less entry. So I would have to get a power lock actuator installed in the door.

 

I was thinking about the same also, I wonder if right hand drive cars have the mechanism since there passenger side is our drivers side.

 

They do. I've got a guy looking for one right now for my alarm install. This another one of those "wtf did they do that?" items on the fd.

 

they make a universal you can mount in your door. i have one somewhere around here. dont use it now but i did on a previous 2nd gen for the drivers door for exactly this same purpose (aftermarket alarm)

 

how did it work.. the universal aftermarket ones i see are like 4 dollars.. Im scared it will brake after a week and I will have to take the door apart again.

 

The universal ones work fine, but do to the cables being flexible they might bend the lines... So I recommend using a Cable Lock Bracket Kit (DEI 524CL), but it will interfere with the map box, so you will have to modify (cut out) your map a bit so the bracket will clear.

 

Were you still able to use the inside lock with that actuated? If so, how did you attach the cable from the actuated to the lock cylinder?

 

I should take a picture for you dblboinger, it's not pretty but it works and after the door panel gets covers it, no1 can tell.

 

I'd definitely like to see some photos. I found out the factory actuated for the left side is available...for $230! If anyone is interested it's at WWW.japanparts.com , part number 58-310Z.

 

holy crap.... expensive!

 

On my 2nd gen I used an actuator from the pass side that I had modified. The bracket had to be cut and welded so that it would be a mirror image of the right side. It took me about ten minutes to do, but I have access to a band saw and welder. Everything on the door is already there ready to bolt it up. No other modifications are required.

 

I have done this to my car. The universal ones work fine, its been in my car for 5 years now with no problems. I didn't want to attach it to the cable so I attached the rod to a small spot right in front of where the cable ends and attaches to lock switch. The only thing I had to sacrifice was a small cut into my door bin to make the actuator fit. I also installed one for the trunk.

 

Got photos?

 

I can take some if u really want some

 

Photos would be fantastic. This is the only thing holding me up from finishing my alarm/stereo install. I'm particularly interested in how the linkage attaches to the latch assembly.

 

Sorry it took so long, i was waiting till i did my stereo install.

 

Thanks for the pics. I found the factory solenoid 2nd hand for $150 and took that route instead.

 

Solenoid arrived today...perfect match. Hopefully tomorrow I can start getting this thing put back together now....and no more diversions this time.

 

This is what I did, you can use the "gun" style actuators as well.

 

Can you get a picture that shows how the actuator connects to the cable. The latch cable is in the way on your current photo. Did you make that bracket or purchase it somewhere?

 

Ohh you strip away some of the insulation surrounding the cable, make sure you do not cut into the cable. The bracket was purchased, I believe the model name is Directed 524CL
Cable Lock Bracket Kit (DEI 524CL).

Also you will need to cut out a portion of the map pocket to clear the bracket. But with the bracket in place, it greatly reduces the play in the cable preventing it from getting bent.