r/RX8 • u/Joshbot02 • 1d ago

Maintenance Central Locking Issue

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u/recycled-account 1d ago

Like others said, it’s the door lock actuator. I got new ones on Amazon for $25 each.

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u/prplgva 1d ago

As others - door lock actuator. I just changed mine, and it’s not too bad. I changed the whole mechanism though so you might be able to find the actuator itself. I found it hard to find a rhd drivers side though so had to get 2nd hand on eBay

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u/Ok_Flounder_9759 1d ago

Side note, were you able to easily get that key made? I had two done for my old girl at the dealer back in the day and I just got them for my newer one.

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u/Ok_Flounder_9759 1d ago

I have the stupid credit card

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u/chris3311x 1d ago

Just a weak dook lock actuator, I replaced mine last year. Remember to roll up the window and tape or across the frame so that you don't have to align the rail of the window. Basically what you are looking at is almost a complete door dissemble, the door lock actuator have to come out in order to replace the locking mechanism. This is a link for the actuator I used. https://a.co/d/0cL0DiQY