I will be back soon with the usual new long-form how to videos. I was away and got sick. I cant go back home until I am better. Thanks for understanding!
You know someday he'll jump into frame wearing his cape crusader outfit huh? It's the one with the big CF on the front but like Edna on The Incredibles says - No cape! No cape! Lol! 🦸♂️. And you thought he wore blue gloves to keep from getting all dirty- no no those are part of his crime fighter outfit! I give my permission to have this comment pinned to the top of the comments. Perfectly ok. 😁
@@samurboi8007 yep. My Mk4 Jetta's actuators went out on all 4 doors. I bought the actuator for the driver door but it's such a pain in the ass to install that i just gave up
@@lil0of For each of my door actuators on my C200k, i have to find the perfect angle to get that pile of garbage out after multiple turns and rotations in that cramped space. When i was done with all of the doors my fingers had cuts everywhere, so yeah i feel you
Chris, just wanted to let you know I had gotten into a really bad spot last year and ended up having to get a 1900$ 2002 Acura TL. I was really worried about buying this car but you had given me the knowledge to get it functional and 100% safe. She was running terribly and these last few months I’ve replaced spark plugs and ignition coils, O2 Sensors, radiator, fans, the thermostat, replaced my master cylinder, rotors, brake pads and my entire ABS system. I do have a few things on my list left like the SRS system, wiper motor and fixing the wiring to my headlights. This mistake of a car I bought turned into a project car for me and I’ve been loving it. I’ve been learning everything about that car inside and out. She’s not the prettiest but that’s besides the point.
This actually really helped me. I have a 98 1500 Ram with the 318 (5.2 Magnum) and my driver side door lock pin doesnt move. Also need to diagnose the broken electric adjustment for the seat too.. Gonna be a project, might film it on my phone or get a lil action cam and upload for some good times and swear words. Thank you for being amazing CF!!!
I've been coming to this channel for years now. Helped me save a ton on repairs and I've learned a lot. I just changed my water pump with the help of the water pump video. Thanks for these videos!
A crazy FYI. 5x this past 12-14 months I’ve had cars roll in for bad door lock(s) actuator(s). Turned out each of them had a low battery. It can be any one of the doors or all of them. Apparently if newer cars have a voltage drop it will play havoc with the locks on many models. The fist one I chalked up to just a weird fluke but 2,3,4 and 5… not a fluke. Do a voltage drop test first!
Mine keeps Malfunctioning for over 7 years now. Every time I tell the mechanic he says its normal and it will get back into it. Now I finally found a video how to fix it and imma fix it myself. And I only bring my car to my mechanic when it has serious problems. Simple problems I can do it myself including changing my engine oil. Thanks Chris.
One thing to note here is that you should only replace the actuator if you're sure it's the actuator itself that's the problem. If it's a wiring issue or the mechanical linkage is disconnected/broken, you'd be wasting money replacing a component that wasn't broken
I had this happen on my truck but it was with the handle. It had an actuator rod on it that connected to the door handle but it didn't use screws it used pop rivets. In order to replace the handle you had to drill out the pop rivets and then, well I put a bolt and nut on it. FYI. 😁
One not-so-quick tip would be to disassemble the actuator and replace the brushes. It saved me about 400 bucks on my nissan: it's door locks are well known to die soon and the only part which needs to be replaced is the brushes. P.S. still enjoy your vids, i think it is important to motivate people to work on their own cars.
That's awesome to know! If the actuator was $400 I would totally do the same. This actuator was $10 so it's worth replacing. With that said, I did the same thing you are saying in this video where the regulator is like $500 but the motor is $80: ruclips.net/video/tPiVBD1sfuE/видео.html
Dude this is crazy my pontiacs rear drivers side door lock just quit working properly and bam few days later this is in my recommendations, thanks Chris 👍🏻
In the case of my car, a Grand Marquis, the driver side door lock actuator was mounted into place with a metal bracket that's riveted to the door. The rivet broke, releasing the bracket holding the lock actuator in place, so the actuator works but just flops around and can't perform its function. Easy fix, of course: remount the actuator bracket with a bolt having a head flat enough for clearance and a nut. Of course, the inner door panel and associated parts had to be taken out of the way to do the job.
Chris. Get an oil pressure gauge on the lemons bmw. Also, try to make the radio button wireless somehow. Also the radio button is way too far into the center, make it within thumb wiggle range.
Reality: Door won't lock Me: many colorful metaphors Curse and grumble fighting it out of the door. Cursing the automakers for placing it back there. Side panel doesn't go back on properly so it rattles when I drive. I end up cranking up the radio to drown out the rattle. LOL Thanks for the video
Very good video keep it up!! Could you please do a video on how to find and fix an evap leak ? I have an evap code on my vehicle and I can't find where the leak comes from and I've already replaced the gas cap...
So my car is 24 years old, the rear door lock actuators still work, but they are slow as molasses in January. Sometimes I have to hit the lock switch 3 or 4 times to get the rear locks fully up or down. I'm just a bit concerned these multiple activations could be causing premature wear & tear on the front locks which so far (cross my fingers) are still working flawlessly despite their age.
Hey Chris do you think you could do a full video about your history with cars? How you got into them how you learned to repair them and how anybody interested in becoming a mechanic can do it? I dream of becoming a mechanic one day and don’t know how to get a start and I would love to see a video of you sharing your knowledge about how are you got into cars and how beginners like me can make a career out of it. I have done many repairs on my car and I want to learn how to do it professionally and would love to hear your insight about how you got to where you are. You’re the best
Hey Chris fix that jeep is nice wow u sure have taste for cars just wanted to say that and ur vids are very helpful and worth watching every single time glad u exist :D
Another problem could be broken wire in the door grommet sleeve. After 10+ years the cable insulation can stiffen up and broke, leaving the naked wiring exposed, they can short to each other or just be broken after a while.
Could be a broken rod, or a bad master switch, or common in GMs it gets stuck, or could be a low battery, or I’ve literally seen a rod cap get scratched and stop it from going down and locking
hey Chris I just want you to know you are very underrated and you are a amazing youtuber one of my favs I miss ur driftstang lemons bmw and loved project police inceptor your so fun to watch even when I don't a thing about cars don't give up man you are awesome
Now that's a vehicle I really want. Actually a 95 I'm not sure what year that one is but a 95 is one of my dream vehicles and the only one built after 1990.
Great instructional videos. How about How to repair pulled out stitching on leather bolster seats on MK4. Beetles are notorious for wearing on drivers door side. Thanks pal
Those HMMWV or LMTV ballastic doors have several design flaws that can cause the doors to be unable to open or lock. They can fail just from regular use.
@@chrisfix You replied to my comment! Chris bro i love your video’s so much it was a part of my childhood! Rn im fixing my 01 Elantra and let me show you what it needs, I LOVE YOUR VIDS!!!
@@chrisfix My First Car, A 2001 Hyundai Elantra GLS, MPG 25 Combined, 140 Horsepower, 2.0 L 4 Cylinder, Towing Capacity 1,500 LBS, FWD, 2700 LBS Weight, Seating Capacity 5 People, 114,470 Miles. The Car Is In Good Condition But It Needs Some Work So Let's Get Working On This Checklist Than Lets Get Wrenching On The Car. (I Have To Make Sure I Do A Very Good Job At Everything) Checklist, (Things Needed Done To It, Will Also Refer To ChrisFix Video's For Help.) Outside Deep Cleaning: First Pressure Wash Car To Get Rid Of Any Dirt Than Find A Way To Spray Soap On The Car Touch Wash It And Go Over Any Spots You Missed And Make Sure It's Clean. Inside Deep Cleaning: First Remove All Junk That Was In Car, Than Vacuum Floor And Seats, After That Get Car Cleaner Machine To Clean The Seats, Than Detail With Car Cleaner And Towel Don't Forget Air Fresheners! Engine Tune Up: Replace Spark Plugs, Air Filters, Oil And Filter Replacements, Coolant Flush, Brake Flush, Power Steering Fluid, Full Tank Of Gas. Engine Bay Cleaning: First Cover Up The Engine, And Spray Down The Hood And Around The Engine, Than That Grab Soapy Water And A Brush And Towel To Detail Around Engine And Its Cover, Last Pressure Wash The Engine. Window Cleaning: Use Towel And Glass Cleaner And Wipe All Windows Inside And Outside And Than Coat Inside Of Winshield With Rain X And Make Sure You Can See Out Of The Windows. Wheels And Tires: Take 4 Tires To Tires Plus So They Can Transfer The Steelies To New Tires And Balance Them Than We Have To Clean The Hubcap Spray 3 Coats of Primer Than Paint It. DMV Work: First We Need To Apply To Get An Appointment To Bring The Car In So It Can Get A Rebuilt Title And So We Can Do Registration And Get The Plate. Heater core override: Switch the 2 hoses coming out from the heater core so the car doesn’t leak coolant anymore, Also empty out the trunk take out the trash in the trunk and also transfer toolbox to my workshop and make sure it’s organized. Also get an owners manual for the car.
This helped me finally figure out why my Lamborghini Aventador won't unlock. Turns out it won't unlock because I don't have the keys because it's not mine. Thanks so much! so helpful
Gonna have to do this x4 on my 05 Accord sedan... fun... I might just wait until I can afford some new door speakers so I can just do that all at once.
I will be back soon with the usual new long-form how to videos. I was away and got sick. I cant go back home until I am better. Thanks for understanding!
Get well soon Chris!
We need you here
Glad you’re better
get better soon
get well soon my man!
Chrisfix whenever something on one of his cars breaks: *“HEY GUYS CHRISFIX HERE“*
You know someday he'll jump into frame wearing his cape crusader outfit huh? It's the one with the big CF on the front but like Edna on The Incredibles says - No cape! No cape! Lol! 🦸♂️. And you thought he wore blue gloves to keep from getting all dirty- no no those are part of his crime fighter outfit! I give my permission to have this comment pinned to the top of the comments. Perfectly ok. 😁
@@icemancometh8679 yessir
@@Levy420 always kind of wondered what the CF stood for anyway- Chris fix, crime fighter, maybe just car fixer- have to contemplate that one.
@@icemancometh8679 i'm like 99% sure its chill f*cker
When a car is broken: Chris: “HEY GUYS CHRISFIX HERE…”
The broken car: “YES YES FINALLY YES!!!”
When I do it, there's a lot more swearing...
And sweating 😅
Agreed 😊
I swear if I attempted to do this it would take me a whole day 😂
And skinned knuckles
it could also be the actuator cable if yours has one instead of the rod, they can rust out and break
nice
you shut up and listen when chris is talking.
"ChrisFix quick tip"... that sentence is mesmerizing!
Love you videos and your energy!
It’s way more fun when the actuator is only removable with the door open, and it won’t open due to the bad actuator. Happened to me on my E46.
Sounds like an e46 problem lol
@@chrisfix lol chunky german door actuators are the worst
@@samurboi8007 yep. My Mk4 Jetta's actuators went out on all 4 doors. I bought the actuator for the driver door but it's such a pain in the ass to install that i just gave up
@@lil0of For each of my door actuators on my C200k, i have to find the perfect angle to get that pile of garbage out after multiple turns and rotations in that cramped space. When i was done with all of the doors my fingers had cuts everywhere, so yeah i feel you
Chris, just wanted to let you know I had gotten into a really bad spot last year and ended up having to get a 1900$ 2002 Acura TL. I was really worried about buying this car but you had given me the knowledge to get it functional and 100% safe.
She was running terribly and these last few months I’ve replaced spark plugs and ignition coils, O2 Sensors, radiator, fans, the thermostat, replaced my master cylinder, rotors, brake pads and my entire ABS system.
I do have a few things on my list left like the SRS system, wiper motor and fixing the wiring to my headlights.
This mistake of a car I bought turned into a project car for me and I’ve been loving it. I’ve been learning everything about that car inside and out. She’s not the prettiest but that’s besides the point.
Nice this helps a lot of hummer owners thank you for showing
Also check the connection with a multimeter first 😁 then you’ll know it’s not a wiring issue
Chris has the military asking him to fix their vehicles now.
He'll never be out of work lol
Sometimes, it's not always the actuator. Either the wiring could be bad or the rods could of got broke/unhooked somehow. But great video👍
THANK YOU!!! I was having a problem in my car with the lock not going all the way down. I never expected such help from ChrisFix!
This actually really helped me. I have a 98 1500 Ram with the 318 (5.2 Magnum) and my driver side door lock pin doesnt move. Also need to diagnose the broken electric adjustment for the seat too.. Gonna be a project, might film it on my phone or get a lil action cam and upload for some good times and swear words. Thank you for being amazing CF!!!
I've been coming to this channel for years now. Helped me save a ton on repairs and I've learned a lot. I just changed my water pump with the help of the water pump video. Thanks for these videos!
I hope you feel better
I had to do this on my 2000 F-150 a few months ago, amazes me my 1983 F-150 has factory power locks and they still work
Legend says he makes one of these videos every time something brakes on his Hummer
Amazingly simple. Thank you.
A crazy FYI. 5x this past 12-14 months I’ve had cars roll in for bad door lock(s) actuator(s). Turned out each of them had a low battery. It can be any one of the doors or all of them. Apparently if newer cars have a voltage drop it will play havoc with the locks on many models. The fist one I chalked up to just a weird fluke but 2,3,4 and 5… not a fluke.
Do a voltage drop test first!
I love cars and your channel just accomplished what I love
You did it again chris. Working on the hummer even though its raining. The last time you did this, that was real commitment. Good job man 👍
Thanks a lot!
Just in time Chris. Thank you
Mine keeps Malfunctioning for over 7 years now. Every time I tell the mechanic he says its normal and it will get back into it.
Now I finally found a video how to fix it and imma fix it myself.
And I only bring my car to my mechanic when it has serious problems.
Simple problems I can do it myself including changing my engine oil.
Thanks Chris.
I still love this hummer. Something about the color and shape
He has a video out on it where he drives over a car!
@@icemancometh8679 now I gotta see that!
My audio preview - ka- vroom! Rrrrrrrrrrr! Crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch crunch! Yeeeee haaaaaaa! 😁
One thing to note here is that you should only replace the actuator if you're sure it's the actuator itself that's the problem. If it's a wiring issue or the mechanical linkage is disconnected/broken, you'd be wasting money replacing a component that wasn't broken
I love his videos he made learn everything I know about cars he has a nice personality I have been watching him since I was 1 which is 8 years
When every guys car break down...
"HEY GUUYS CHRISFIX HERE!"
I had this happen on my truck but it was with the handle. It had an actuator rod on it that connected to the door handle but it didn't use screws it used pop rivets. In order to replace the handle you had to drill out the pop rivets and then, well I put a bolt and nut on it. FYI. 😁
Lol great vid Chris, as usual. Try this with an Acura RSX though.
The guys never gets old
One not-so-quick tip would be to disassemble the actuator and replace the brushes. It saved me about 400 bucks on my nissan: it's door locks are well known to die soon and the only part which needs to be replaced is the brushes.
P.S. still enjoy your vids, i think it is important to motivate people to work on their own cars.
That's awesome to know! If the actuator was $400 I would totally do the same. This actuator was $10 so it's worth replacing. With that said, I did the same thing you are saying in this video where the regulator is like $500 but the motor is $80: ruclips.net/video/tPiVBD1sfuE/видео.html
Dude this is crazy my pontiacs rear drivers side door lock just quit working properly and bam few days later this is in my recommendations, thanks Chris 👍🏻
Hi Chris. You are such a good teacher!
PERFECT timing man.
I really enjoy your videos. Very useful, thanks Chris!
In the case of my car, a Grand Marquis, the driver side door lock actuator was mounted into place with a metal bracket that's riveted to the door.
The rivet broke, releasing the bracket holding the lock actuator in place, so the actuator works but just flops around and can't perform its function.
Easy fix, of course: remount the actuator bracket with a bolt having a head flat enough for clearance and a nut. Of course, the inner door panel and associated parts had to be taken out of the way to do the job.
Amazing how rivets can fail!
Chris. Get an oil pressure gauge on the lemons bmw. Also, try to make the radio button wireless somehow. Also the radio button is way too far into the center, make it within thumb wiggle range.
Please never stop making such awesome videos 🥺💯
Get well soon dear ! Best wishes From Mauritius 🇲🇺
Reality: Door won't lock
Me: many colorful metaphors
Curse and grumble fighting it out of the door.
Cursing the automakers for placing it back there.
Side panel doesn't go back on properly so it rattles when I drive.
I end up cranking up the radio to drown out the rattle.
LOL Thanks for the video
My Cummins did this, luckily truck doors give you more room to work
Man i have watched your videos for years you're awesome
Thanks Chris fix today at the parts store your name was famous people be watching and learning from your videos 👍🏽👍🏽
Very good video keep it up!! Could you please do a video on how to find and fix an evap leak ? I have an evap code on my vehicle and I can't find where the leak comes from and I've already replaced the gas cap...
He's not even had the Hummer 2 years and it's already breaking down 😂
So my car is 24 years old, the rear door lock actuators still work, but they are slow as molasses in January. Sometimes I have to hit the lock switch 3 or 4 times to get the rear locks fully up or down. I'm just a bit concerned these multiple activations could be causing premature wear & tear on the front locks which so far (cross my fingers) are still working flawlessly despite their age.
Hey Chris do you think you could do a full video about your history with cars? How you got into them how you learned to repair them and how anybody interested in becoming a mechanic can do it? I dream of becoming a mechanic one day and don’t know how to get a start and I would love to see a video of you sharing your knowledge about how are you got into cars and how beginners like me can make a career out of it. I have done many repairs on my car and I want to learn how to do it professionally and would love to hear your insight about how you got to where you are. You’re the best
Hey Chris fix that jeep is nice wow u sure have taste for cars just wanted to say that and ur vids are very helpful and worth watching every single time glad u exist :D
I appreciate that!
Another problem could be broken wire in the door grommet sleeve. After 10+ years the cable insulation can stiffen up and broke, leaving the naked wiring exposed, they can short to each other or just be broken after a while.
Hey i just did this repair on my truck 2 days ago, pretty identical repair.
Could be a broken rod, or a bad master switch, or common in GMs it gets stuck, or could be a low battery, or I’ve literally seen a rod cap get scratched and stop it from going down and locking
We need more content 😭 I saw all of em in one sitting 😢
Thank you just what I need.
No problem!
I’m super jealous of that Hummer!
I suggest you test the actuator after you plug the wiring harness to make sure that you fix the issue permanently
“HEY GUYS CHRIS FIX HERE!” Never gets old a million years.
Thanks for the video Chris. Considering what that vehicle may cost, the doorlock should not fail for years. What did that part cost btw?
Exactly what I needed !!!
I can tell you right now it’s more than two hours to do this correctly. I did a 99 Corolla exterior door handle and it took half a day
Lol I guess it depends on the car and skill level.
@@chrisfix HF sells/used to sell a door panel removal kit that worked really well…
I remember when he got the Hummer it was so cool he is the reason I want a Hummer now
Such a cool truck
If only it was this simple in newer cars. So much electronic stuff in the way :(
Nice video Chris
That H1 is so awesome
Chris you should do toolbox tour of all your tools. I love see the way people organize and have their setups.
Please make a video, how the (CTIS) system works
Hey guys never gets old
I waited 2 weeks for this but it was still a good video
Wish you were a good guy. Glad you made it in Life. @ChrisFix
I had to do this on my old crown vic. Actuators commonly fail and can be hard to access on some cars.
Yea it can be a pain, especially if the door wont open!
Hi Chris, I’ve always been impressed that your nitrile gloves don’t rip constantly. What brand are you using?
I just use the 7mil gloves from harbor freight
When ever he wears his white helmet he reminds me of the stig from top gear
I just called this a short video today. Thanks for that tip, where few Chrisfix, people will be at the mechanic every other day!
Praying for you Chris man I love your video's
hey Chris I just want you to know you are very underrated and you are a amazing youtuber one of my favs I miss ur driftstang lemons bmw and loved project police inceptor your so fun to watch even when I don't a thing about cars don't give up man you are awesome
Gotta love being an automotive RUclipsr. When your car breaks you actually get to make money.
Double edged sword because you cannot just fix stuff off camera and on camera it takes forever haha
Now that's a vehicle I really want. Actually a 95 I'm not sure what year that one is but a 95 is one of my dream vehicles and the only one built after 1990.
He is a master of fixing
Great instructional videos.
How about How to repair pulled out stitching on leather bolster seats on MK4. Beetles are notorious for wearing on drivers door side. Thanks pal
Would be interesting to see what exactly failed in the old actuator, motor brushes worn out? Would it be possible to just replace the motor ?
Those HMMWV or LMTV ballastic doors have several design flaws that can cause the doors to be unable to open or lock. They can fail just from regular use.
Do you have a video on how to replace the door handle from inside ?
"Out with the old and in with the new" perfect branding for an engine lift thing
If it doesn't even try to unlock, look at the wiring between the door and the pillar. Pull off the boot and you'll probably see some broken wires.
That is the easiest actuator I’ve ever seen as far as access goes.
Chris can you do a video at some point on how to drop the engine and transmission on a fwd car
Bro by watching ur all videos it helped me a lot thx bro for making there kind of videos and I have finally fixed my dead car 😅
Keep up the amazing content chris!
Thanks! Will do!
@@chrisfix You replied to my comment! Chris bro i love your video’s so much it was a part of my childhood! Rn im fixing my 01 Elantra and let me show you what it needs, I LOVE YOUR VIDS!!!
@@chrisfix My First Car, A 2001 Hyundai Elantra GLS, MPG 25 Combined, 140 Horsepower, 2.0 L 4 Cylinder, Towing Capacity 1,500 LBS, FWD, 2700 LBS Weight, Seating Capacity 5 People, 114,470 Miles.
The Car Is In Good Condition But It Needs Some Work So Let's Get Working On This Checklist Than Lets Get Wrenching On The Car. (I Have To Make Sure I Do A Very Good Job At Everything)
Checklist, (Things Needed Done To It, Will Also Refer To ChrisFix Video's For Help.)
Outside Deep Cleaning: First Pressure Wash Car To Get Rid Of Any Dirt Than Find A Way To Spray Soap On The Car Touch Wash It And Go Over Any Spots You Missed And Make Sure It's Clean.
Inside Deep Cleaning: First Remove All Junk That Was In Car, Than Vacuum Floor And Seats, After That Get Car Cleaner Machine To Clean The Seats, Than Detail With Car Cleaner And Towel Don't Forget Air Fresheners!
Engine Tune Up: Replace Spark Plugs, Air Filters, Oil And Filter Replacements, Coolant Flush, Brake Flush, Power Steering Fluid, Full Tank Of Gas.
Engine Bay Cleaning: First Cover Up The Engine, And Spray Down The Hood And Around The Engine, Than That Grab Soapy Water And A Brush And Towel To Detail Around Engine And Its Cover, Last Pressure Wash The Engine.
Window Cleaning: Use Towel And Glass Cleaner And Wipe All Windows Inside And Outside And Than Coat Inside Of Winshield With Rain X And Make Sure You Can See Out Of The Windows.
Wheels And Tires: Take 4 Tires To Tires Plus So They Can Transfer The Steelies To New Tires And Balance Them Than We Have To Clean The Hubcap Spray 3 Coats of Primer Than Paint It.
DMV Work: First We Need To Apply To Get An Appointment To Bring The Car In So It Can Get A Rebuilt Title And So We Can Do Registration And Get The Plate.
Heater core override: Switch the 2 hoses coming out from the heater core so the car doesn’t leak coolant anymore, Also empty out the trunk take out the trash in the trunk and also transfer toolbox to my workshop and make sure it’s organized.
Also get an owners manual for the car.
This helped me finally figure out why my Lamborghini Aventador won't unlock. Turns out it won't unlock because I don't have the keys because it's not mine. Thanks so much! so helpful
Chrisfix I love your videos ive been watching your videos for the past 4 years now and my dad loves ur vids too lol
Shbaaaam
Chris! We need some non-shorts Hummer videos!!
Will you ever do a video on how to swap out all electronic features for manual ones?
First hand crank replacement for starter motor on RUclips maybe? I haven't checked.
Gonna have to do this x4 on my 05 Accord sedan... fun...
I might just wait until I can afford some new door speakers so I can just do that all at once.
That is a good idea!
It’s not always the actuator, these are many moving parts in between the lock and that and the tab itself
Indeed. This is a 60 second short, can’t cover everything in that amount of time. Can barely cover just this in that amount of time haha
Chris, some actuators are expensive as hell. $400+ for a Lincoln for one door. I fixed mine, took it apart, epoxy, and back in business
What do you do if your lock actuator is stuck locked, with the door closed? But you need to be able to open the door to take off the door panel.
The project car series was the most entertaining series ive ever watched on youtube, will you ever do something like it again?
You UNLOCK the world ...
.. of automotive repairs!
Every time i change something in my car( like the air filter) i remember Chris saying " out with the old, in with the new" 😂