Thread: Dang door locks
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Old 10-07-2008, 11:03 AM
Dirk Dirk is offline
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Originally Posted by NCHornet View Post
I myself don't like aluminum foil as a repair of a electrical part, sounds like a fire waiting to happen, just my opinion. The new actuators are much stronger than the stock ones. I changed all four of mine 2 years ago. Ford really should have recalled these!!

NCH
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Originally Posted by SCUFFY828 View Post
i agree , thats why i dont advise someone that may not know exactly how it works to patch an electronic part

Normally, I would agree. But since these are only 12v and low amperage, it's a simple patch. I tested a new one vs. old repaired unit and couldn't tell a difference in heat. I think I quick cycled the lock about 100 times in 2 minutes. No difference.
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