After Market door lock actuator rod connector

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Topic: After Market door lock actuator rod connector

Posted By: tdi200
Subject: After Market door lock actuator rod connector
Date Posted: February 16, 2016 at 9:03 AM

So i have installed after market door lock actuator in my corolla 2001 after failing to get the direct fit, so the problem is every 3 months the bolts that hold the rod keeps loosing up and the rod fails to work and i have reopen the door panel and tighten the bolts, is there any solution to make the bolts hold up permanently, i have included the picture off the internet and circle in red to make it easy on what i am talking about, plus my road is facing up unlike the picture i have uploaded, but the its the same concept.
thank you i need some expert advice on how to make these bolt hold up forever rather than getting loose every 3 months.
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Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: February 16, 2016 at 12:31 PM

Blue thread locker aka Loctite (removable) should help. Just place a drop on each screw before installing them. It will keep them in place while still being removable later.

If that doesn't do the trick, go to the hardware store and match the threads (maybe 6-32 or 8-32) so you can use slightly longer screws (preferably hex head). Put jam nuts on the new bolts/screws.

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Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: February 16, 2016 at 4:46 PM

Or remount that motor so you have a straight and easy run to the lock-pull.
I bet it's very stiff and that's what's causing your problem.
I'd mount the motor across that open section so it's push/pull is parallel to the factory rod. That's your problem.

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Posted By: tdi200
Date Posted: February 16, 2016 at 5:50 PM

@geepherder my option will be only "Blue thread locker" i cant get a longer screw as the thing which is holding the rod has only one end to bolt in the screw so cannot get the jam nut on the other side,

@howie ll bro you been very helpful for past 2 years with me and your ideas are always on point, as at this time i am going to try the advice given by geepherder and do the Blue thread locker if things dont go well i will do your fix remounting that thing might take me some hours specially being diagnosed with ADHD AND LD

Posted By: the12volt
Date Posted: February 16, 2016 at 6:41 PM

I use small u-bolt rod clamps to connect the rods rather than the type shown in your image.

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Posted By: tdi200
Date Posted: February 16, 2016 at 7:28 PM

@the12volt the boss! can you please direct me to a link where i can get a u-bolt rod or a picture would help alot the type shown on my image is the exact one i got

Posted By: the12volt
Date Posted: February 16, 2016 at 7:49 PM

Google: u-bolt rod clamps

The ones I use look very similar this:
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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: February 16, 2016 at 9:07 PM

The above component is available at Lowe's or Home Depot in the chain and cable section.

Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: February 17, 2016 at 1:22 AM

I've loads at home but I'm a long way from you!
And with respect if this comes loose with the screw block type it will also come loose with the U-bolt.

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Posted By: tdi200
Date Posted: February 17, 2016 at 5:16 AM

@the12volt thanks for the picture now i know what i am looking for and thanks to @i am an idiot for sorting me out where to get the clamps at, @howie ll dude i was in Leicester two months ago lol i should have holla at you while i was there!
@Howie 11 the idea of getting ubolt will give me an acess to lock the screws using jam nuts as suggested by geepherder unlike with screw block type as that one does not come with 2 ends

Posted By: the12volt
Date Posted: February 17, 2016 at 8:23 AM

tdi200, you're welcome.

Howie, the u-bolt rod clamps worked so much better than the screw type. They are easier to install, a lot stronger, and will never come loose with nylock nuts or lock washers. In fact, I've never had to service one yet.

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Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: February 17, 2016 at 10:19 AM

But then I've never had to service either type although I must admit the u-bolts will also take a thicker rod.
Trouble is I feel the problem is in the original mounting I can see from the photo that's going to give problems, if the clamp hadn't failed the motors would have burned out.
Before wiring up install the actuator and make sure everything moves freely, you're trying to achieve a push-pull that's parallel to the OEM rod.

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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.