<techman41973@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I have a 97 accord coupe with about 160K. When locking my power locks,
> the door lock actuator in the passenger side door makes a loud buzzing
> sound.
> I took apart the door panel and looked at the necessary steps in
> service manual.
> I have the option to buy a replacement actuator or a new latch with an
> actuator already attached.
>
> 72115-SV2-003 ACTUATOR ASSY., R. DOOR LOCK $88.45
> 72110-SV2-013 LOCK ASSY., R. FR. POWER DOOR $136.53
>
> I would prefer to buy just the actuator and attach it to the old
> latch.
> (would save me about $50). Can anyone attest to the difficulty in
> doing
> this? Or is it best to replace the entire module (latch + actuator
> completely assembled).
>
> Also when removing the outdoor door handle (necessary to replace the
> actuator), there are two bolts (accessed from inside the door) any
> tips
> in how on how to remove the hard-to-reach bolt?

Hm, this buzzing door lock seems to be a common problem for I've had it
on my '94 Accord LX as well, though on the driver side. I just haven't
done anything about it as otherwise the lock works and figured the work
and cost of fixing it is not worth it.

Rudy