# power doorlock install questions **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [January 31, 2007, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-doorlock-install-questions/103454 "2007-01-31T21:15:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![l2iceboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/35a633/32.png) [@l2iceboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/l2iceboy)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-doorlock-install-questions/103454/1 "2007-01-31T21:15:32Z")
hey, i wanna install power door locks on my s13, can i just order any two actuators? i was lookin at the ebay kits, they’re about $50 that come with the setup for 2 doors and 2 remotes…has anybody ever installed an ebay one? for how long? any problems? i just got the s13 two days ago, and havent had a chance to go into canadian tire n other places, but i’d like to install power door locks myself rather than go to a shop for it… oh and also, my driver side door’s lock is a bit weak, ie when i lock or unlock, the “click” sound that is strong in the passenger doorlock is not as strong…feels like something is gonna break lol is this an easy fix? thanks~~ ---
**Author:** ![S13GG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s13gg/32/5506_2.png) [@S13GG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/S13GG)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2007, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-doorlock-install-questions/103454/2 "2007-02-02T06:38:34Z")
anything inside the doorlock area is a PITA unless you have the hands of a 7 year old girl. The handle/lock is held in with 2 10mm. ---
**Author:** ![Zeta\_G](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zeta_g/32/5558_2.png) [@Zeta\_G](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zeta_G)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-doorlock-install-questions/103454/3 "2007-02-04T08:06:37Z")
it can be done w/ a aftermarket actuator on ea door not too sure about ur car, but mine has a actuator on the pass door, so when driver door unlock the pass door will unlock as well, if u do then u can save urself an actuator, or u can also replace it since it is smth like 15yr old+ just hook them up to the lock/unlock linkage inside the doors(maybe i’m tiny, i don have much problem hooking mine up, cuz u can c the link going from the lock to the inside door handle, hooking them up would be ez) and have a switch and relay just to contorl unlock and lock… i didn’t do the switch myself, cuz i replace teh driver door actuator, onto the oe harness, and tap my alarm contorl to the oe harness, so the alarm can unlock both doors ---
**Author:** ![l2iceboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/35a633/32.png) [@l2iceboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/l2iceboy)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-doorlock-install-questions/103454/4 "2007-02-04T15:58:32Z")
hmm alrite, i’ll order a pair of actuators off ebay sinc emost are in pairs anyway n try it out, thanks guys ---
**Author:** ![l2iceboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/35a633/32.png) [@l2iceboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/l2iceboy)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-doorlock-install-questions/103454/5 "2007-02-04T16:19:01Z")
hey, i was just wondering before purchasing, i see that there are two types, “2-wire” and “5-wire”, any inputs? ---
**Author:** ![l2iceboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/35a633/32.png) [@l2iceboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/l2iceboy)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 11:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-doorlock-install-questions/103454/6 "2007-02-07T11:45:52Z")
hey, a friend told me that i probably do have power locks n that maybe the driver’s side isnt working, that relay that sends the signal for the passenger door to unlock…cuz I have a 93 SE hatchback…and he said that it’s weird for an SE to have power windows but no power locks…if this is the case, would i just have to replace a relay or something in the door lock?.. ---
**Author:** ![l2iceboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/35a633/32.png) [@l2iceboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/l2iceboy)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2007, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-doorlock-install-questions/103454/7 "2007-04-17T20:41:06Z")
hey guys, back to this old topic haha…does anyone know the difference between “2-wire” and “5-wire” actuators? I plan to install a compustar 2-way alarm later on if that matters… and also, when i close the passenger door, it automatically UNLOCKS…so i have to lock it from the inside only…anyone know what is causing this? is there an actuator already in the passenger door? the previous owner bought a passenger door and replaced it, so my key doesnt open the passenger door… ---
**Author:** ![S13GG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s13gg/32/5506_2.png) [@S13GG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/S13GG)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2007, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-doorlock-install-questions/103454/8 "2007-04-17T20:51:56Z")
> [@Your Next car?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/your-next-car/12162/77): > > and also, when i close the passenger door, it automatically UNLOCKS…so i have to lock it from the inside only…anyone know what is causing this? is there an actuator already in the passenger door? the previous owner bought a passenger door and replaced it, so my key doesnt open the passenger door… some 240’s require you to hold th ehandle up while closing a locked door ---
**Author:** ![l2iceboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/35a633/32.png) [@l2iceboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/l2iceboy)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2007, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-doorlock-install-questions/103454/9 "2007-04-17T20:53:11Z")
ahh…ok, thanks for clearing that up… know anything about “2-wire” or “5-wire” actuators? ---
**Author:** ![scribbles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bb73d2/32.png) [@scribbles](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/scribbles)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2007, 12:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-doorlock-install-questions/103454/10 "2007-04-20T00:12:42Z")
you need a 2 wire, and just one. most s13’s have central locking and an actuator in the passenger door. you will need a door lock relay pack, which is basically 2 relays that will swap positive to negative and opposite and have neutral. As the motor will move in one direction with +12v and Gnd and in the other with the reverse signal. enjoy. ---
**Author:** ![l2iceboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/35a633/32.png) [@l2iceboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/l2iceboy)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2007, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-doorlock-install-questions/103454/11 "2007-04-22T11:08:14Z")
ah ok thx, i’ll probably grab a 2-wire kit, thanks ---
**Author:** ![l2iceboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/35a633/32.png) [@l2iceboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/l2iceboy)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2007, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-doorlock-install-questions/103454/12 "2007-04-22T11:08:14Z")
ah ok thx, i’ll probably grab a 2-wire kit, thanks