Replacing Door Lock Switch

Pop the new door lock switch into the door lock cluster.

Replacing door lock switch.

On vehicles with mounted in panel door lock switch on 80 s early 90 s and some modern day vehicles. When the door lock switch goes bad you ll find it difficult to lock and unlock your door. Before you learn how to change door locks measure the space where you ll install the replacement. Next put a new latch in and replace the door knob.

To change the lock on a regular door knob first use a screwdriver to remove the door knob and the old latch. The door lock switch usually has images of a locked and an unlocked padlock on it to indicate which side of the switch activates which function. An aftermarket power door lock switch usually costs 10 up to 290. Once you have the kit remove the lock cylinder from the door knob so you can change the pins inside.

Alternatively you can buy a re keying kit for the lock you already have. The driver s door lock switch may be a standalone switch or it may be integrated into the master power window switch. Take care to measure carefully as matching the size can be especially problematic in older homes. Measure the diameter of the holes currently cut out of your door so you can select a new door lock that fits those dimensions.

Ensure that the locking. Make sure to purchase a door lock switch replacement that is durable and can directly replace your stock part. Pop the new door lock switch into the door lock cluster. Hook up the harness to the door lock cluster.

On vehicles with mounted in panel door lock switch on 80 s early 90 s and some modern day vehicles.