Dorman 746-940 Door Lock Actuator Motor - Front Left

Dorman 746-940 Door Lock Actuator Motor

Dorman 746-940 is a direct replacement door lock actuator motor for specific Chevrolet and Pontiac applications with front left placement and no keyless entry. It is built with metal and plastic construction and uses a rectangular female connector with 3 terminals for electric operation.

Key Features

• Direct replacement door lock actuator motor for selected vehicle years, makes, and models
• Electric operation with rectangular connector and 3-terminal layout
• Metal and plastic construction for the door lock mechanism
• Front left position application
• No wiring harness included
• No mounting hardware included

Application Details

This Dorman 746-940 actuator is engineered for vehicles that use a front left door lock motor without keyless entry. It is compatible with 2004-2011 Chevrolet Aveo, 2006-2011 Chevrolet Aveo5, 2007-2010 Pontiac G3, 2009 Pontiac G3 Wave, 2005-2008 Pontiac Wave, 2005-2007 Pontiac Wave5, 2005-2006 Pontiac G4, and 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit. This part cross-references DLA775 and DLA1498 for the same application.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Door lock motor failure on the front left door
• Inoperative power door lock response
• Intermittent locking or unlocking from the switch
• Slow or weak actuator movement
• Noise from a worn internal actuator motor

Installation Notes

Verify front left placement, connector shape, terminal count, and vehicle equipment before installation. This actuator is for electric systems and does not include a wiring harness or mounting hardware, so reuse or source the required vehicle-specific components as needed. Confirm the application is for vehicles without keyless entry before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this door lock actuator has undergone extensive quality and safety testing and is engineered as a direct replacement for the stock unit on the listed applications. The part number is 746-940.