bexxxhill Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 My 350GT has decided that its door lock doesn't want to function anymore - key turns but doesn't do anything. I have been using the key for last few months as the ever dependable actuators stopped too. So does anyone have a GT they are breaking, with the lock, and actuators for sale? (Obv the actuators need to work lol) I know these cars a somewhat rarer in the UK but someone must know of one being broken? I've tried over on the SOF but no joy there as yet. All help appreciated, Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I would say the parts are possibly the same in the 350Z. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aashenfox Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) I also believe they are the same. If you look on youtube for 350Z or G35 door actuator DIYs, you'll find at least two that I can think of. I saw them recently cos I also have a broken actuator on my driver's door. Both DIYs that I've seen were performed on a G35 and advertised as being valid also for the 350z. If I were you I would use the site everythingnissan.com to confirm that the part numbers are the same on original equipment, then when you've confirmed that, drop Jon@Emporer or ZMANALEX a PM with what you need, they will have it in stock. I have a door actuator from Jon sitting in my boot, waiting for me to go get my diff fitted and this done at the same time. Edited March 2, 2017 by Aashenfox 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Nick, All parts are in stock for a 350. PM received and replied to. Alex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexxxhill Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 I also believe they are the same. If you look on youtube for 350Z or G35 door actuator DIYs, you'll find at least two that I can think of. I saw them recently cos I also have a broken actuator on my driver's door. Both DIYs that I've seen were performed on a G35 and advertised as being valid also for the 350z. If I were you I would use the site everythingnissan.com to confirm that the part numbers are the same on original equipment, then when you've confirmed that, drop Jon@Emporer or ZMANALEX a PM with what you need, they will have it in stock. I have a door actuator from Jon sitting in my boot, waiting for me to go get my diff fitted and this done at the same time. Excellent, thanks for this. I know there is a DIY replacement that involves using a generic actuator but if I can replace the genuine part with OEM I would rather do that, and if a Z one will fit the GT then that is easily sorted Now to find a door lock and I will be even happier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexxxhill Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 Nick, All parts are in stock for a 350. PM received and replied to. Alex. Thanks Alex - replied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aashenfox Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I also believe they are the same. If you look on youtube for 350Z or G35 door actuator DIYs, you'll find at least two that I can think of. I saw them recently cos I also have a broken actuator on my driver's door. Both DIYs that I've seen were performed on a G35 and advertised as being valid also for the 350z. If I were you I would use the site everythingnissan.com to confirm that the part numbers are the same on original equipment, then when you've confirmed that, drop Jon@Emporer or ZMANALEX a PM with what you need, they will have it in stock. I have a door actuator from Jon sitting in my boot, waiting for me to go get my diff fitted and this done at the same time. Excellent, thanks for this. I know there is a DIY replacement that involves using a generic actuator but if I can replace the genuine part with OEM I would rather do that, and if a Z one will fit the GT then that is easily sorted Now to find a door lock and I will be even happier I'm not aware of any 'universal' actuator myself, the DIYs I refer above are both using original (albeit second hand) Nissan parts. I'm sure the door parts are the same between G35 and 350Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I also believe they are the same. If you look on youtube for 350Z or G35 door actuator DIYs, you'll find at least two that I can think of. I saw them recently cos I also have a broken actuator on my driver's door. Both DIYs that I've seen were performed on a G35 and advertised as being valid also for the 350z. If I were you I would use the site everythingnissan.com to confirm that the part numbers are the same on original equipment, then when you've confirmed that, drop Jon@Emporer or ZMANALEX a PM with what you need, they will have it in stock. I have a door actuator from Jon sitting in my boot, waiting for me to go get my diff fitted and this done at the same time. Excellent, thanks for this. I know there is a DIY replacement that involves using a generic actuator but if I can replace the genuine part with OEM I would rather do that, and if a Z one will fit the GT then that is easily sorted Now to find a door lock and I will be even happier Nick, I forgot about the aftermarket door actuator for the G35 and the kits are cheap as chips from USA @ about $10 There are plenty videos for this on youtube and looks very straight forward and only requires the door card removed and a few extra holes drilled and a couple of wires snipped, extended and re-routed. However you will still require the lock and barrel in your instance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexxxhill Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 I also believe they are the same. If you look on youtube for 350Z or G35 door actuator DIYs, you'll find at least two that I can think of. I saw them recently cos I also have a broken actuator on my driver's door. Both DIYs that I've seen were performed on a G35 and advertised as being valid also for the 350z. If I were you I would use the site everythingnissan.com to confirm that the part numbers are the same on original equipment, then when you've confirmed that, drop Jon@Emporer or ZMANALEX a PM with what you need, they will have it in stock. I have a door actuator from Jon sitting in my boot, waiting for me to go get my diff fitted and this done at the same time. Excellent, thanks for this. I know there is a DIY replacement that involves using a generic actuator but if I can replace the genuine part with OEM I would rather do that, and if a Z one will fit the GT then that is easily sorted Now to find a door lock and I will be even happier Nick, I forgot about the aftermarket door actuator for the G35 and the kits are cheap as chips from USA @ about $10 There are plenty videos for this on youtube and looks very straight forward and only requires the door card removed and a few extra holes drilled and a couple of wires snipped, extended and re-routed. However you will still require the lock and barrel in your instance. As I am taking the door apart anyway, to sort the lock, I may as well replace the actuators rather than a DIY fix - (I have seen the videos on the generic aftermarket replacements). I mat replace the window motor too as I know they are a weak spot. I think it is going to be finding a lock/key that will be the hard part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aashenfox Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) ... rather than a DIY fix - (I have seen the videos on the generic aftermarket replacements)... Mate, I still don't know what you mean by 'rather than a DIY fix'...the DIYs I'm talking about are video tutorials how to change the door mechanism using genuine replacement nissan parts, nothing to do with universal parts or some cheap half-the-job fix... The proper job, with the proper parts, just so there's no confusion... I'll link them if you like, cos I have the distinct impression that you think I mean something else, or you're looking at something else P.S. If you change the lock barrel, Aren't you going to need both sides and ignition barrel too? What;s wrong with your lock barrel? I doubt you'll need to change that or that it cannot be somehow transplanted in the new door lock mech, but that's an assumption, I haven't tried. Edited March 3, 2017 by Aashenfox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexxxhill Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 ... rather than a DIY fix - (I have seen the videos on the generic aftermarket replacements)... Mate, I still don't know what you mean by 'rather than a DIY fix'...the DIYs I'm talking about are video tutorials how to change the door mechanism using genuine replacement nissan parts, nothing to do with universal parts or some cheap half-the-job fix... The proper job, with the proper parts, just so there's no confusion... I'll link them if you like, cos I have the distinct impression that you think I mean something else, or you're looking at something else P.S. If you change the lock barrel, Aren't you going to need both sides and ignition barrel too? What;s wrong with your lock barrel? I doubt you'll need to change that or that it cannot be somehow transplanted in the new door lock mech, but that's an assumption, I haven't tried. If you could link the videos that would be great, thanks. I do need the door lock barrel, as when I put the key in it, it just turns without locking/unlocking the door; i think, the internals are no good now. I can change the lock and leave the ignition, surely? Just means two different keys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aashenfox Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Yeh I suppose you don't use the key that often, it's not that big of a deal, would bother me though. Here's the useful one, there was another but I can't find it now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexxxhill Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Thank you - I have actually watched that one - it's a good informative 'how-to'. I shall commit to memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexxxhill Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Still looking for a lock mechanism/barrel and key for my 350GT...anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexxxhill Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Drawing a blank with finding a 350GT being scrapped so it looks like a call to Nissan for OEM parts - bank balance isn't going to like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexxxhill Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 I think I have sourced actuators now, but still looking for lock/mechanism/key, if anyone knows a 350GT with one available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexxxhill Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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