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Directed Electronics Install Essentials 524N High Power Door Lock Motor
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- Add power door locks to most vehicles
- Attaches to the lock rod assembly with wires that connect to the door lock relays
- Super heavy-duty lock motor pulls up to 10 lbs.
- Super heavy-duty door lock motor pulls up to 10 lbs.
- Adds power door locks to most vehicles
- Super heavy-duty door lock motor pulls up to 10 lbs.
- Adds power door locks to most vehicles
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 10 x 1 x 3 inches |
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Item Weight | 9.6 ounces |
ASIN | B0009SWLE6 |
Item model number | 524N |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #36,553 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #967 in Antitheft Products #1,143 in Car Security Products |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Other display features | Wireless |
Color | Black |
Manufacturer | Directed Electronics Inc |
Date First Available | July 20, 2005 |
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Product Description
Super heavy-duty door lock motors for adding power doorlocks to most vehicles. New compact, low friction design can pull up to 10 lbs. 524F can be used in conjunction w/the 454T to create central locking. Deluxe 2 Wire Motor (includes hardware & wire)
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Customers like the performance, quality and ease of installation of the auto accessory. For example, they mention it works well, is reliable and easy to mount with the supplied hardware. They appreciate the power and the slim profile. That said, they are happy with the value.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the auto accessory. They mention that the motor works great, it pairs easily with the keyless, and is perfect for the job. Some say that the door lock has worked fine and is a bit slimmer and easier to install.
"...This unit is right at 7/8” and slid into place, works perfectly and at a fair price. Local shop wanted over $40 for slim actuator." Read more
"...power locks and let the remote starter unit control the locks and it works great..." Read more
"...All 4 are installed and work great!" Read more
"...Works very well. Releases the tailgate every time. And with 2 DZ43200 tailgate assist. Yes I know DeeZee says not to put one on the passenger side...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the auto accessory. They say it's well-made, heavy-duty, and reliable. The motor has held up pretty well, and the mechanical setup is solid. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"Amazing quality as always from DEI Products. I've been using DEI Products for 30 years.." Read more
"...They are so strong you really hear them lock and unlock. They seem very well made and should give a few years service." Read more
"...Let me reiterate that the mechanical setup is solid on my car; all I needed was to replace the actuator motor...." Read more
"...This solenoid is strong and works well, very happy with this purchase, i can now keep my tailgate locked when i press my keypad" Read more
Customers find the installation of the auto accessory to be easy. They mention that the pivoting head provides more options for installation, and the screws can be easily mounted inside the tailgate. The product comes with all the parts required to install, including the cable to run to the alarm. Customers also say that the motor works great and pairs easily with the keyless entry system.
"...This unit is right at 7/8” and slid into place, works perfectly and at a fair price. Local shop wanted over $40 for slim actuator." Read more
"...only two relays but plugs into the port on the unit making it easier to install. I have had them in for a couple months now and they work every time...." Read more
"...a daily basis, installed on a Tundra tailgate lock, not too difficult to do a custom install, they supply almost everything you need, might ned..." Read more
"...The install was painless. I used this model, the 524N, to replace what was already in the truck, a 524T. It was a direct replacement!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the power of the auto accessory. They mention that it has a very slim profile, and is easy to install. The motor is powerful and reliable, and provides plenty of power to unlock and lock the doors. Some say that the actuator is great and packs a powerful punch.
"Very powerful locks and a very slim profile, very easy to install with a simple 2 wire install...." Read more
"...It has plenty of power to unlock this hatchback door and would work just as well on any of the other doors." Read more
"...Installation was a breeze and it’s both powerful and sturdy. I expect that this product will outlast the truck. Highly recommended!" Read more
"Installed it in my 2013 F150 tailgate a couple months ago and it still locks perfectly...." Read more
Customers like the fit of the auto accessory. They mention it's the most compact, making it much easier to install. It has a very slim profile, and is easy to install with a wire. Some say that it'll fit in easily and works well. Overall, customers are happy with the fit and recommend it to others.
"Very powerful locks and a very slim profile, very easy to install with a simple 2 wire install...." Read more
"...It was way smaller and thinner, and came with all of the needed wire and a rubber wire loom for running the wires between the door and frame...." Read more
"These are great and much more compact than the standard 524 door lock motor...." Read more
"Strong actuator...You really here the lock click shut! The universal fitment was a pain though on my 97 Ford Explorer 4 door...." Read more
Customers find the value of the auto accessory to be good. They say it's the best and cheapest replacement for a Saab 9000 actuator, and it saves them a lot of money over OEM. The motor is strong and powerful, and the installation process is easy. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...unit is right at 7/8” and slid into place, works perfectly and at a fair price. Local shop wanted over $40 for slim actuator." Read more
"The Install Essentials 524N is far and away the best and cheapest replacement for a Saab 9000 actuator...." Read more
"...Cheapest tailgate lock ever,,, less than 15$ I wired mine to work off the keyless entry...." Read more
"...Not to mention it was a bargain price!" Read more
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Now if you are not a person with tools (drill press and dremel tool) or are just not handy, then this is not the replacement part you want to use. If you mess up installing this item, you could have your rear hatch open unexpectedly with lethal consequences. In addition, you should also check if there is a recall on your vehicle for the liftgate as some models have had a recall for this part failing during a collision.
So you are forewarned.
To mount this part I had to remove the door handle assembly. This isn't a lot of work, but is a little tedious. I removed the old actuator and slid the connecting arm (a small plastic piece attached to the actuator) off both the old and new actuator. The plastic heads are slotted so they only go on and off the actuators a specific way. If you have to use too much force, you are probably trying to remove it the wrong way.
The first modification I had to make to use this actuator is on the mounting point of the actuator. I had to use a dremel tool to cut a slot 90 degrees to the existing slot, so the old plastic connecting arm would slide on the correct way. Once I test fit the old connecting arm I placed the actuator on the door lock plate to figure out where I would need to drill the holes to mount the actuator. This takes a little bit of fiddling around. You have to make sure that the movement of the actuator is basically the same as the old one. For me, I had to drill 2 holes, one just below the old hole closest to the actuator head and another hole to attach the mounting bracket, almost across from the new hole. Its hard to describe here, but I selected a spot that would have the least chance of interfering with anything while providing a bit of a triangular form of bracing. These drilled holes were done on a drill press and are the second modification I had to do.
The third modification was to the supplied mounting bracket, the long metal part that comes with the actuator. I had a lot of extra bracket hanging off the door lock assembly that I cut off using the dremel tool. Dont forget to file/smooth the edge where you cut off the extra bracket. Over time, if a wire or something rubs against it, the sharp edge will cause damage. This was the fourth modification I had to make.
For the wiring, I didn't want to cut into the wiring harness on the car so what I did instead was I disassembled the old actuator and used the plug from it. This is not as simple as it sounds. The plug is actually part of an injection molded plastic assembly that connects to the motor in the actuator. I had to carefully remove it, grind away the plastic until there was a place to solder on the new wires and bend them in such a way as there new way they could ever short. If you go this route, you will see what I mean. Again, I used the dremel tool to carefully remove the plastic. After that, I soldered the included wire connectors (cut down to length), heat shrunk some protective tubing, electrical taped and made sure there would never be a chance that this part could short or become a fire hazard. Remember, your car will encounter a lot of jarring/movement over its lifetime and you do not want this to connection to fail.
Since I was not sure which direction was the correct way to wire the actuator, I did not fully connect the wiring when reinstalling. What I did was loosely push the wires from the actuator into the corresponding barrel connectors I attached to the old actuator plug. If you push these all the way in they will lock in place and are a pain to get out. Once you have them loosely connected, I tested the locks. The first time I tested it, I had the wiring backwards. I reversed the wires and tested again several times. It worked as expected. Now firmly push the wire connectors together and tape all the wires so they don't rub against metal or move around.
With the liftgate cover reinstalled, I found this actuator to be slightly louder than the old one.
SIDE NOTE: This is a common failure on the Escapes so I wanted to see why it failed. The actuator is a German made part by Kiekert part PA6 GF30... and good luck trying to find that part.. many have tried... and failed.
Once disassembled, I found that the electrical motor inside still worked just fine... however the gears connected to the motor had basically froze. The lubricant was so gummed up that the motor couldn't turn anymore. Shame on Ford and Kiekert for not doing a better job here. This part is failing on enough of the cars that it is clearly a design/manufacturing issue and should be addressed. At the very least, there should a lower cost replacement part that doesn't require repurchasing the entire liftgate locking mechanism for the failure caused by poorly chosen grease in the actuator.
Mine were not as shown in the picture. The picture shows a motor sticking out of the side of the body of the actuator. Mine has the motor more streamlined and was much more similar to their 5 wire version of the same actuator.