Hi,
my tailgate lock servo (actuator) was (and still is) VERY noisy - people hear from hundred meters that I'm coming .
Few months ago I changed it (got another one from scrapyard) and it didn't really help - only the "pitch" is now higher. Here is a recording... To me it sounds like a cat is trapped in there and gets struck by a hammer every time I (un)lock the car.
Does anyone have an idea what is the problem?
Thanks,
Darko 8)
[Xantia] Actuator sound
Moderator: RichardW
You Are Not Aloneee......I have/had the exact same sound of my Xantia which still remains the same till this day, but that is because I just accepted it....and the fact I havent got a clue what to do.
At least your not the only one, I think I should get top marks for a very technical answer
At least your not the only one, I think I should get top marks for a very technical answer
Volkswagen Golf 59' 1.6TD S
Sorry bud, that sounds perfectly normal to me!!
Our 1993 and 1994 Xantia's both have "noisy" central locking actuators in the boot that sound just like that.
Interestingly my 1997 one sounds a bit different and a bit quieter but its still not what I'd call quiet. (They might have changed the type of actuator in the later models based on the different sound it makes I'd guess..)
Don't lose any sleep over it...
Regards,
Simon
Our 1993 and 1994 Xantia's both have "noisy" central locking actuators in the boot that sound just like that.
Interestingly my 1997 one sounds a bit different and a bit quieter but its still not what I'd call quiet. (They might have changed the type of actuator in the later models based on the different sound it makes I'd guess..)
Don't lose any sleep over it...
Regards,
Simon
Simon
1997 Xantia S1 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive in Silex Grey
2016 Nissan Leaf Tekna 30kWh in White
2011 Peugeot Ion Full Electric in Silver
1977 G Special 1129cc LHD
1978 CX 2400
1997 Xantia S1 2.0i Auto VSX
1998 Xantia S2 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive
1997 Xantia S1 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive in Silex Grey
2016 Nissan Leaf Tekna 30kWh in White
2011 Peugeot Ion Full Electric in Silver
1977 G Special 1129cc LHD
1978 CX 2400
1997 Xantia S1 2.0i Auto VSX
1998 Xantia S2 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive
The wiring for the CL motors are not exactly up to the job. Its a very thin gauge wiring used. The slightest corrosion over time in crimped conector pins - and you will have a considerable voltage loss. Hence the power to the lock motor may be too weak to make the motor do a proper shot.
Test the lock motor using wires connected direct to the battery poles. The motor should "fire" shortly if working properly.
Test the lock motor using wires connected direct to the battery poles. The motor should "fire" shortly if working properly.
Anders (DK) - '90 BX16Image
Here you go...
had the same problem,just now i took the darn thing apart, greesed it up and it's all fine now.
just remember to open the servo using a flat screwdriver. you will need to use a bit force to 'break' apart the covers but be cerful not to break it or on of the components inside.
EDIT:
No, it's not all fine...after i installed it back into place that noise came back again although not so loud.
i got to the conclusion that the little engine itself is the problem, don't know how to fix that.
just remember to open the servo using a flat screwdriver. you will need to use a bit force to 'break' apart the covers but be cerful not to break it or on of the components inside.
EDIT:
No, it's not all fine...after i installed it back into place that noise came back again although not so loud.
i got to the conclusion that the little engine itself is the problem, don't know how to fix that.
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