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@KaidenOZ

Жыл бұрын

just had my kit arrive as my rear door failed like yours. time to watch your vid so i don't have to go in blind.

@KaidenOZ

Жыл бұрын

well back to report mine had a snapped plasic spindle thing. easy fix thanks t your vid

Great video. Thank you so much. I wanted to have a go at fixing my daughter's Ford Territory back door that wouldn't lock. Bingo! It worked a treat. I am a 74 year old grandmother. So proud of myself. 😊

@MotoringBoxTV

3 ай бұрын

That's so great, well done!

I don't have a car. But I like watching ur vids

@MotoringBoxTV

2 жыл бұрын

You can own this vicariously through me haha

@lancecooper4646

2 жыл бұрын

Get an AU.....they're gunna skyrocket in value....

@christopherrojkovski9263

2 жыл бұрын

That's because most are in scrap and whatever is left will be a fortune

@lancecooper4646

2 жыл бұрын

@@christopherrojkovski9263 lol....yep....😂👍

I was hesitant to do this job myself, but i went for it after watching your instructional video. Thanks for sharing all your fixes on the mighty BA's.

It’s nearly 20 years old.. every car that age would have issues, you’ve got yourself a pretty good one… nice video

You can compress the springs with a small zip tie on each spring when you put them in the cradle and cut the zip tie off no need to muck around with the springs and the shaft.

that is the exact same thing that happened to our 2004 ba ford falcon xr6

Aaaaaah FORD. Fix Or Repair Daily ... :) Been doing it for nearly 16 Years. 2005 BA MKII Turbo. But I still love the Car ... :)

I used a similar rebuild kit on an au. For $11 off ebay that kit came with replacement springs and the bucket things and a replacement lock motor. The torx bit to remove the actuator is a t30.

@MotoringBoxTV

2 жыл бұрын

That's a good deal. Thanks for the torx sizing too, I've never understood it.

@Greg....

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoringBoxTV dunno why ford use a mixture of phillips, allen and torx head screws. I would like to think mass production would make more sense using something universal.

Thanks for the video I am a mechanic myself and I always find it useful if you can watch someone else do something like this it certainly helps.

The most satisfying moment is knowing your fix has worked!

Thanks for the tip about changing the lock mode! I've had to change both drivers side actuators on my falcon wagon. The drivers door was the worst and eventually, the entire key barrel disintegrated, stopping me from locking the car entirely. I'm so glad i have a wrecker across the road who strips falcons on a regular basis

Great timing to find in my recommended videos. I've got the same issue with the same door in my AU3 that started a week ago. I just took all the valuables out of my car and conceded it was gonna stay like that because i thought it would be pricey to fix. After watching this I've ordered a set of the cogs and will have a go at fixing the issue, cheers for the vid.

Thanks for making such a good video. Finally gave this a go on my ba falcon a couple days ago. Found the white cog snapped in half. Replacing it completely fixed my problem. Cheers

Love that tip for the remote....thanks

Neither my AUs or BAs have done this. Yet. Although I'm really happy that the dreaded aircon vent actuator in the dash broke on mine. That's a good one to look forward to for ya. Dash out.

@MotoringBoxTV

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, I've heard so much about that. I'm sure one of my cars will suffer from it eventually.

@Sam-xl2tc

2 жыл бұрын

Happened to my ba. I just went under the dash from drivers side and a self taper into the mixer shaft fixed it. In summer time I remove the screw and the shaft returns to aircon position again. 😆

AU/BA/BF Owners: Check your door locks today! How many of yours weren't working? 😁

@SteveMack

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha...must be the season! My RHS drivers lock stuffed up 6 months ago - haven't gotten around to replacing it yet; got 2 complete (non genuine obviously) actuators from ebay for around $14 for both

@GENERICENTITY

2 жыл бұрын

Yeh my 2003 BA XR6T drivers door lock has been stuffed for a few years. It locks, then unlocks itself about 3 secs later. Think I will finally get around to fixing it after seeing this.

@easyezzington

2 жыл бұрын

My passenger rear door has the same problem aswell (2000 au2 xr6) dunno how long it was like that but i just removed the interior trim & disconnected the exterior handle mechanism where the wire & plastic clip connect behind the handle.

@gamertrevor6617

2 жыл бұрын

One

@SirWillC

2 жыл бұрын

The front passenger door lock was the one that broke on my BF XR6

I had to replace my driver side door actuator on my VY ute a month ago. Considering it's done 18 years service, it's done well. The majority of car makers updated their door locking mechanisms after 2005 & are easier to fix. Another great video Sean & easy to follow instructions for those with no experience.

Thanks MBox. I have replaced three times actuators on the wife’s BA over 10 years. Got lazy last time so disconnected the unit and the rod linkage! Now the LH rear passenger door permanently locked!! I shall have another crack at it…..

@robbieaussievic

2 жыл бұрын

.... There are kits including motors for not much more on Fleabay.

Had the same issue with the left-rear on my AU many years ago. My wife would go shopping and every now and then she would come back and find the car unlocked. I thought she was forgetting to lock it but she swore she wasn't. Finally I realised our young (at the time) daughter would open her door and this would unlock the rest of the car (as in your video). Lucky it was cheap and easy to fix.

Great video mate, my passenger side door on my BF xr6 had the same problem, found your video and ordered the part. It was an easy fix after I watched through the video, now she's locked up like fort Knox you earned my sub legend.

@MotoringBoxTV

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it helped you mate!

Ohh it’s so funny, I was enjoying watching this video (among your other videos) towards the end of last year, and all my time watching this has finally paid off because my BF fell into this exact problem just last week; another snapped cog piece, on the EXACT same door that you had to deal with (rear right). Just fixed it today. Absolutely brilliant!

Thanks for putting this video up, I used it to diagnose and fix a problem with my Ford Territory rear right door! 😃

Done this a while ago on my ba when the front drivers door stopped locking. Worked great 👍

Good video. These help out the owners immensely. Keep it up.

Thank you, just fixed my BF Falcon door, they are awesome, easy and cheap to fix

The only reason I got a na FG over a turbo ba was for these very reasons. Problem after problem after problem. Thankfully your a smart person that knows how to fix things on the cheap and it's teaching others at the same time 👍

@damonalagich4524

Жыл бұрын

Same here man, unless your going to tinkle it whats the point, 190kw is heaps for 100km max speed Australia! More complication, more troubles and speeding fines.......

Great helpful video. The same door lock just failed on my ba and I now have the confidence to give this a crack!

Cheers for the video mate! Ive been meaning to do this for a couple of years - and i need to fix the door handle too

My first repair on my BA XR8 was to replace the door actuator motor. My issue was both back doors didn’t make any noise when pressing the button. Both motors just gave up working. Bought the motor and screw drives x4 as it was very cheap. Super easy fix. ✌🏼😎👍🏼

I can’t thank you enough for this video - we inherited a BA XT and two of the doors wouldn’t lock. One of them now does! The other one seems to have a gremlin so might have to invest in a new actuator for that one.

@MotoringBoxTV

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome mate. A replacement actuator should fix it. After that check them often and stay safe 👍

great video 👍 Thanks for the heads up on the door lock remote

LEGEND!!! Just picked up a BA XR6 with the same problem.

Very interesting. In my Ford dealership days, we used to fit dozens of these under warranty. I’d never seen inside one until today.

I fixed this on my Ford Territory rear left passenger door three days ago. my worm gear was broken in half. Thanks heaps for the Tip about the remote two button mode change. Works on my 2007 Turbo Territory.

@gigaboat

2 жыл бұрын

I bought this Territory at auction 3 weeks ago. Due to Covid I got it delivered 9 days ago. Its a project car for me. So far a few issues I have fixed and it drives great I love it Wooosh kzread.info/dash/bejne/faeapKpsiZS1ZJs.html

Something similar happened with my vehicle years ago. The door electronic thing broke and the driver door could not lock, leaving the car basically open. Thankfully it was cheap to fix. My regards!

Overall a cracking video, thank you. Sitting outside with a coffee, I suddenly hear my BA locking and unlocking randomly. shall try your two button advice

it did and now it works thanks mate this is awesome i never new about this feature i love it

@MotoringBoxTV

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to hear.

When I first bought my car I had to fix not only drivers side front but the actual inner door handle mechanism was completely broken so you couldn’t even open the drivers door from inside, so ended up replacing door handle, cable and lock. Was so satisfying when I got it all back together…

Thank you man easy simple fix mine was broken in half when I pulled it apart now it's perfect 👌

@MotoringBoxTV

16 күн бұрын

Awesome, well done!

That tip at the end was a great, I had no idea. Cheers!

@MotoringBoxTV

2 жыл бұрын

It's an awesome feature for sure!

I always look forward to your videos mate , last few days I've been rewatching old vids and thinking "when's he going to upload.." haha , nah but its ok take your time with the uploads mate , we can't complain youre making videos free of charge for most people

@shreda125hilux7

2 жыл бұрын

BTW is your xr6T cursed?? Hahaha always something to fix on it in comparison to the all mighty AU

@MotoringBoxTV

2 жыл бұрын

Probably, I hate to imagine what's next. Probably an engine fire on the dyno.

@shreda125hilux7

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoringBoxTV hopefully not hahha dont jinx it mate

Had that happen to me on my 05 BA FALCON. i now drive a RAV4

My central locking hasn't worked in ages. Doesn't bother me using the key to unlock but the passengers are forever whinging. Bought the ones in the description. Great video

With the front driver side door-the inside handle cable I leave it on the lock, the linkage to the outside handle maneuver it off the slot (the red plastic lug, bottom end) by turning the lock as I remove it. I also only remove the plug-in to the mirror and sit the door card on the seat turn at 90degree to save unplugging the speaker. That's the fast way to do the front. Also don't use grease on the worm drive, use teflon spray(lock lube) it less mess on the hands. I can do one of these inside of 10minutes while drinking coffee! Lose that end spring and you're off to supercheap :)

As much as i love Australian made cars this is one of the reasons i prefer Japanese cars as an everyday car. You don't run in to issues like a door actuator failing on you.

@jamesfrench7299

2 жыл бұрын

Japanese products have that certain appeal to them. They work!

@Darrenraitt

2 жыл бұрын

Don't worry shit like that happens to Japanese cars when they get older as well.... It's part of car ownership....

@rwd323

2 жыл бұрын

Haha you reckon door lock actuators never fail on Japanese cars? They can fail on any type of car, hey at least it’s not a ML Mercedes, about a grand for the actuator and it’s a shit job to fit

Thanks. Very nicely presented.

Thanks for the video. I have the same issue with my territory

Top Tip Segment Thankyou

Thanks for the vid my man. Just managed to replace my front and rear actuator motors. Don't know why I put if off for so long 😅

Haha! We've all been here before! B series owners unite!

Thank you so much for this. Very helpful

i swear every fix video you make, i get the exact problem hahah. thanks for the vid helped out alot

Thanks for the video ♥️♥️

Cool Tip with mode! Fronts where easy on my BA Mk2 XR8, but back D/side is not happy with positioning just right…. Plus you can buy kits with motors too!

Did this in my AU sedan a few months ago. Half way through a 2 week camping trip after spending the day driving on heavily corrugated roads. That night I could hear the central locking in one of my doors make very obvious broken sounds whenever I pressed the button. Wouldn't lock or unlock. Especially bad timing because I had a car stuffed to the roof liner with gear. Ordered the parts that night, few days later when I arrived home it was there waiting for me and I fixed it that arvo. The worm gear had snapped in half, likely weakened from those extreme corrugations.

Another fantastic educational vid brother…exact problem I’ve had for years…now I’ll have a crack at it thanks to you..Cheers..

This happened to my drivers door a month ago except it was half locked shut. First thing I did was looked up your channel to see if you had done a video on it considering you seem to be the BA guru 😂

another job well done

Thanks for the remote tip mate. Bloody works 🍻

Form my experience the bf version was updated and has a different connection to the wiring harness and those are a good upgrade for au and ba and wire harnesses adapters are available

Thanks for another great video

Awesome Vid . Had my AU2 for over a year and it has never locked , not one door . That was not a problem living in the bush 100km from the nearest small town , Have to do this now I'm back civilization . also why i bought it ,,they are tough as , some of the worst dirt roads in Australia - commodore graveyard

@MotoringBoxTV

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, all 4 doors huh? Luckily it isn't too expensive to fix - it'll just take a bit of time.

Just bought a set 👍

Great work

Great video

Remember about 7 years ago had the exact same problem (same door) ford quoted me around $200, but managed to get a 2nd hand part from a wrecker for about $40 and did it my self in about half an hour

Thanks very helpful

I just bought a ba 2 weeks ago it needs a few touch ups but I love it! This door lock is an issue that’s done my head in today! The key fob is very worn , I changed battery door still won’t lock! I tried to reattach a bonnet lever under the steering wheel but not sure if its pressed on a fuse as the fuse cover fell off and the door wouldn’t lock after this incident! If the door lock fuse is the issue wouldnt it affect all the doors and not just one? So as this video says it’s that white thingy that’s the issue I look forward to tackling this myself! Wish me luck!

Thank you bro 🙏

Well played sir im gunna check mine now. Lol you probably wouldnt remember but the rear end of my ba xr6 t needed a major repair job. Stray land cruiser rear ended her. Shes back from paint and panel as of last tuesday. Getting ready for rego now. So going over the whole car like a boss. Haha

@MrFordpower

2 жыл бұрын

And just checked mine are all good. I did the double button job on the fob. And yes only driver door unlocks now until second hit of the unlock button. Great tip buddy cheers

Love the videos though been following since you started the channel

This is a top tip for sure - Used to work in an office with a window overlooking a public carpark - I can attest that crims will indeed test every door. Update on my G6E turbo, it has been written off sadly. I've bought a Lexus G460 to replace it (the 2UR-FSE engine with 385bhp), which so far I'm loving particularly how well built it is and how packed with features and tech it is - and it's not far off the Falcon performance wise - but I know I'll always miss the falcon - I just couldn't find one worth buying here in NZ - actually finding ANYTHING interesting in the way of a 4 door performance saloon for under $20K that wasn't a shitbox German car was hard. I guess that's just the market at the moment.

@lancecooper4646

2 жыл бұрын

Lexus 👍

@zenovich1

2 жыл бұрын

What's wrong with German cars

@lancecooper4646

2 жыл бұрын

@@zenovich1 they're ok, but they aint gunna last like a Lexus 👍

@Beer_Dad1975

2 жыл бұрын

@@zenovich1 They are lovely to lease from new, then replace every 3-5 years. If I was a richer man, I'd probably do that. They are unfortunately designed to be disposable.

@zenovich1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Beer_Dad1975 really? I wasn't aware

Recently was distressed to find my xr8 was not locked for God knows how long. Thanks for the great vid!

@MotoringBoxTV

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. Better that you found out now before it's too late.

Thx for this video even though both my b series all doors lock but geat little tips

Lol funny timing... Drivers door on my maaaad BA wagon broke the weekend before last and I fixed it with a cog from a BF actuator.

Another great video cheers mate, i remember my dad buying an XD falcon when i was a lad and the door handles broke the day after he brought it home from the dealer. BTW i recommend trying turtle wax hybrid products better value and last longer than other brands, just my own experience.

@MotoringBoxTV

2 жыл бұрын

I've owned a few 80's Falcons in my time and they were shocking for it.

Just love to say your the reason I moved to West bris ippy and hope to see you on lappers love the falcoon m8 big up the mighty au ba bf also had this same bloody issue

@MotoringBoxTV

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, welcome. I hope you don't regret that.

@ut2k4wikichici

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoringBoxTV regret moving to ippy? No way! Regret owning a falcoon? Absolutely ;)

I have an AU3 6 cyl and have a love hate affair with it. Like you said, there's a new adventure every week, but theyre so essy and cheap to fix, just like thd olden days.

I had the the little lug at the end of that cable that you removed from the actuator snap of, I couldnt purchase one from ford and had to get it made up. The length of it had to be precise

I had the same problem with my old AU11 falcon forte. It was notorious for breaking those plastic spindle things in the front drivers door. I was replacing one every 2 months. Then I found a guy who sold them in cast iron instead of plastic and they never broke. Just a shame they are not being made in cast iron any more. For a part that is under so much stress all the time you would think they would have made it stronger from the start.

@MotoringBoxTV

2 жыл бұрын

I did wonder if there were metal ones available, but I couldn't find any. Would have been great!

Had the same issue, got quoted $250 from one mechanic and $390 from another. Thought bugger that went and got one from the wreckers for $25 and replaced the whole unit.

Very cool about the extra lock mode! I didn’t know about that but that’ll come in handy for sure, thanks! Also, I noticed your car didn’t do it but both of my BA XR6’s would beep the horn a couple of times if they detected an issue with the locks. I’m not sure how exactly they detect it since there doesn’t appear to be any sensing capability in those actuators. On occasion at the shops I hear that same specific horn beep pattern and look around trying to find whoever it was to warn them about it so they get it fixed lol.

@MotoringBoxTV

2 жыл бұрын

A beep would have been useful, but nope it kept quiet. The scary thing is I have no idea how long it's been that way, could have been the entire time I've owned it

@ShonicTHedgehog

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoringBoxTV yeah that’s scary indeed! Always a good habit now to just check. Even if I don’t hear a weird beep, I’ll do a quick walk around anyway. Mine would always break at the base of the worm gear stem, snapping off from the other gear entirely. Would fall out of the unit in two pieces.

My BF Ute has had both replaced. When broken the good door locks, the horn beeps 3-4 times and the door unlocks again. Can only lock with the key. Have also had one of the small motors die as well. Warning don’t replace the motor with the cheap eBay kits. They don’t have enough torque causing intermittent locking and you end up having to replace again with a 2nd had lock from the wreckers.

Funny my ba turbo I just got yesterday 😆 has the same issue on your car as mine

You legend you saved my ass now I'm subscribed

I’ve got an 03 BA Fairlane, and I’m about to change my drivers door actuator for the third time in 10 years….. Pain in the arse Mines a Fairlane and has dual Aircon. The other issue with those cars is They have a gear set in the dash that’s plastic and it snaps and I’ve already been through that it’s a $750 repair to pull the dash out and have two plastic gears changed….. which have been upgraded by forward to reduce the chance of breakage Another pain in the arse

Nice video , not one I'm likely to need, but at least HubN can fix his now in Blighty, the best country in the world ( when the sun is out )

Awesome

Thanks a million Mr MotoringBox - you mentioned a link to buy the part from ebay ? where do i find that link?? Thanks again.

My AU chucks a big wobbly and beaps at me when It locks and one of them fail, so at least there is that piece of mind

Funny. This same thing has happened to my FG today on the same door, literally weeks after I set up the double unlock feature to reduce wear. The issue was apparently meant to be 'fixed' with the FG's. Shit luck that is.

VT - VZ Commodores have a similar issue, funnily enough my VX has a bung actuator on the right rear door same as your BA. Thankfully opening the rear right door with the rest of the doors locked doesn't cause the car to open the rest of the doors - it just makes the alarm scream its tits off. :)

My family has owned two of the AU Falcons in the past and both had this identical door lock issue. Opening the back left door would unlock the entire car. Interesting its just a small fix. Edit: Didnt know about the secondary mode to unlock only the driver car, would of came in handy for my dad years ago

@MrZeroFaith

Жыл бұрын

Secondary mode?

Great video 😀 Where’d you find the information on the door lock settings?

@MotoringBoxTV

2 жыл бұрын

When I got my AU it always unlocked the drivers door only, so I found out why!

I replaced all 4 of my nylon locking cogs (3 were broken) and now only the right hand side doors lock. The left front and rear don't lock :(

I’ve got the opposite. My EF unlocks then immediately relocks all doors. It’s last trick occurred with the keys in the ignition, engine running….30km from home, below zero degrees..

Interesting.

Old Falcon door handles used to snap the linkage, at least this is a little better haha

We have this all the time at work with Volkswagen Golfs, people not releasing that for potentially years their car hasn’t been locked 😬