Dorman 746-863 Door Lock Actuator Motor - Front Left

Dorman 746-863 Door Lock Actuator Motor

Dorman 746-863 is a direct replacement door lock actuator motor for specific Chevrolet and Pontiac front left applications with keyless entry. It is built with metal and plastic construction and uses an electric motor design with a rectangular connector for a straightforward OE-style replacement.

Key Features

• Direct replacement door lock actuator motor for selected front left door applications
• Electric operation with a rectangular connector and female terminal configuration
• Engineered for specific vehicle years, makes, and models
• Constructed with metal and plastic materials
• Designed for vehicles equipped with keyless entry
• Part number 746-863 for easy identification

Detailed Description

This Dorman door lock actuator motor is built to replace the stock unit on select Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Aveo5, Pontiac G3, Pontiac G3 Wave, Pontiac Wave, Pontiac Wave5, Pontiac G4, and Pontiac Pursuit models. It is a front left application for vehicles with keyless entry, making it a focused solution for restoring door lock function on the driver-side front door. The 746-863 actuator uses a 2- or 4-terminal configuration depending on application details and is supplied without wiring harness or mounting hardware.

This part cross-references Standard Ignition DLA1440 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2004-2011 Chevrolet Aveo, front left, w/Keyless Entry
• Fits 2006-2011 Chevrolet Aveo5, front left, w/Keyless Entry
• Fits 2007-2010 Pontiac G3, front left, w/Keyless Entry
• Fits 2009 Pontiac G3 Wave, front left, w/Keyless Entry
• Fits 2005-2008 Pontiac Wave, front left, w/Keyless Entry
• Fits 2005-2007 Pontiac Wave5, front left, w/Keyless Entry
• Fits 2005-2006 Pontiac G4, front left, w/Keyless Entry
• Fits 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit, front left, w/Keyless Entry

Common Repair Symptoms

• Door lock does not respond to the key fob or interior switch
• Intermittent or slow lock and unlock operation
• Front left door remains stuck in the locked or unlocked position
• Clicking or weak actuator movement during lock commands
• Loss of keyless entry function at the front left door

Installation Notes

Verify the original connector shape, terminal count, and front left door application before installation. This actuator is an electric replacement unit and does not include a wiring harness or mounting hardware. Confirm vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and keyless entry configuration before ordering Dorman 746-863.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this door lock actuator motor has undergone extensive quality and safety testing to support reliable operation. It is engineered as a direct replacement for the stock actuator on the listed applications, including Chevrolet Aveo and Pontiac G3 front left keyless entry models.