Powerless door actuator

[FFF]

Just got the remotes (key FOBs) for my 96 Legacy GT (from subaruparts.com) and
programmed them to the base unit using the directions.

The problem is, I can clearly hear the door actuator do something but it doesn't
actually lock/unlock the doors. The car's lights blink, the "courtesy" light
comes on etc. but that's it. The other power locks do work however, when
controlled manually from the driver's door. My question: is the door actuator a
part that tends to wear out? Has someone had this experience?

florian

 

[Ed P]

Just got the remotes (key FOBs) for my 96 Legacy GT (from subaruparts.com) and
programmed them to the base unit using the directions.

The problem is, I can clearly hear the door actuator do something but it doesn't
actually lock/unlock the doors. The car's lights blink, the "courtesy" light
comes on etc. but that's it. The other power locks do work however, when
controlled manually from the driver's door. My question: is the door actuator a
part that tends to wear out? Has someone had this experience?

florian

On my 96 Legacy Outback, the power door locks, whether from the driver's
door switch or the remotes, don't consistently unlock. I found with a
test light that the control pulse to the locks is much weaker in the
unlock action than in the lock action. The only common component in the
circuit is the control box itself. I haven't tried to replace it yet
but would also be interested in any similar experiences or insight
others might have.

Ed P