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Door locks don’t work??--I fixed mine!

Thanks to these forums, I finally fixed the inoperative driver and passenger power door locks that have aggravated me for the last 7 months. After reading this thread http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=439893 I decided to give it a try. I got on E-bay and found these actuators (2 each) for $15.00 shipped http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8040633371&ru=http%3A% 2F%2Fmotors.search.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3Ffrom%3DR40%2 6satitle%3D8040633371%26fvi%3D1 The dealer wanted over $400.00 to replace the actuators and replacement actuators from Ford were (I think) about $70.00 each.
It took me about half a day to get them both done but it could have gone faster (I'm slow ). Buying replacement actuators from Ford or Auto Zone would have been faster but would have cost me $130.00 more and they are probably the same weak parts that crapped out in the first place. Also, I want to put the least amount of money in this money pit as I can.
I followed the steps in the linc provided on the thread (thanks garync1). The only thing that was different were the wire colors to the locks (I have a 2000 van). But finding the right wires was easy with a volt multi-meter. The door locks now lock and unlock with authority.
I recommend this fix for anyone with lock problems. Especially if you like the personal satisfaction that you just stiffed Ford out of $430.00 and just did the job yourself for $15.00.
I posted this because the original thread is getting buried (its now on page 7-8) and there are many new folks here that are trying to keep their Windstar alive.
TOM