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YOUR RESEARCHDoor Lock Actuator Hack

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Replace passenger side latch

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Coincidentally, I replaced the passenger side latch on my 2004 C2 this weekend.
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Disconnect catch

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I also found that on the passenger side, it's unnecessary to remove or loosen the outside latch, it's easy enough to disconnect the catch that slides back to disconnect as illustrated in your video.
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Leading evidence: 'Replace passenger side latch' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Disconnect catch' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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I also found that on the passenger side, it's unnecessary to remove or loosen the outside latch, it's easy enough to disconnect the catch that slides back to disconnect as illustrated in your video.
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Well I found a way of repairing a specific issue on it without breaking the bank AND with minimal mechanical know how.
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Disconnect catch

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I also found that on the passenger side, it's unnecessary to remove or loosen the outside latch, it's easy enough to disconnect the catch that slides back to disconnect as illustrated in your video.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Well I found a way of repairing a specific issue on it without breaking the bank AND with minimal mechanical know how.
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Replace passenger side latch

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed
Coincidentally, I replaced the passenger side latch on my 2004 C2 this weekend.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Happy Sunday All!! Have I got a cost savings hack for you! As my cars get older, more and more parts are starting to fail. Case In point, the door lock actuators. Have you priced a replacement lately? Been given a ridiculous quote to have it repaired? Well I found a way of repairing a specific issue on it without breaking the bank AND with minimal mechanical know how. Your doors may work fine now but when they don't you'll be happy to have this hack In your back pocket. Enjoy! You Tube

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Well done, Yogi! Coincidentally, I replaced the passenger side latch on my 2004 C2 this weekend. I decided to do the whole piece, mainly because I found a �RO part for $113. It's an identical part to the original /and an exact fit: 8N1837016C. Also, because there are five switches in the latch subject to failure, plus one each on the outside & inside handles. Here's a great description of the function and failure symptoms of each of those. https://www.renntech.org/tutorials/a...microswitches/ . I also found that on the passenger side, it's unnecessary to remove or loosen the outside latch, it's easy enough to disconnect the catch that slides back to disconnect as illustrated in your video. Nice job and keep up the good work!

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