Door Lock Actuator Failure

[bluedevil30]

My driver's door actuator on my 2009 M35X seems to have failed. This seems to be a common problem on the 2009 Infinitis.

I've heard dealers charge about $500 per door for the repair. Has anyone found a cheaper solution? I watched a YouTube on a G35 actuator replacement and it looked non-technical but about 2O steps after opening the door panel. I was wondering if a car audio guy could do the repair cheaper with aftermarket parts.

[Ilya]

It's probably much the same process. As for cheaper, not sure.

[steve_c]

Indy's for the most part have lower labor rates per hour than dealerships do. Like most parts, an OEM actuator would likely cost more than an aftermarket.
I would think picking up an aftermarket actuator for an Indy to install is the best way to go, if you are not inclined to attempt it yourself!

I would not rule out getting an estimate from a body shop, or even better, an upholstery shop if one is in your area. (Just as a comparison to what an audio would charge). The audio shops I see around do some pretty fast work. That is also a consideration because a body or upholstery shop might take longer depending on backlog.