Dorman 931-524 Door Lock Actuator Motor - Rear Left

Dorman 931-524 Door Lock Actuator Motor

This Dorman door lock actuator motor is a direct replacement for the stock actuator on specific vehicles, with fitment for the front left 2008-2012 Honda Accord and rear left Volkswagen Passat and Golf applications. Built with plastic and steel construction, it uses an electric design with a 7-pin male terminal and female rectangle connector for a vehicle-specific fit.

Key Features

• Direct replacement door latch and actuator assembly for select applications
• Electric operation with 7-terminal blade pin connection
• Specific fit design for accurate installation on matched vehicles
• Plastic and steel construction for the actuator and latch assembly
• Connector shape: rectangle; connector gender: female; terminal gender: male
• Fits 2008-2012 Honda Accord, front left
• Fits 2000 Volkswagen Passat, rear left, to VIN 005000
• Fits 1999 Volkswagen Golf, rear left, to VIN 500000
• Fits 1998-1999 Volkswagen Passat, rear left

Detailed Description

Dorman 931-524 is engineered as a specific-fit door lock actuator motor and latch assembly for select Honda and Volkswagen models. It is built to replace the original unit on the front left door of the 2008-2012 Honda Accord and the rear left door on the listed Volkswagen applications, helping restore proper lock and latch operation. This part cross-references OE-style numbers such as 72150TA0A11 and DLA1074 for the same application.

Common Repair Issues

• Door lock does not respond to the power lock switch
• Intermittent or slow lock and unlock operation
• Door latch remains stuck in the locked or unlocked position
• Remote entry works inconsistently at the affected door
• Broken internal actuator components causing failed latch movement

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and door position before installation. This part is a specific-fit electric assembly with no wiring harness included and no mounting hardware included. Confirm connector style, terminal count, and VIN breakpoints on Volkswagen applications before ordering. For a proper repair on a Honda Accord door lock actuator replacement or Volkswagen rear left door latch repair, compare the original unit to the replacement before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

This Dorman door lock actuator motor has undergone extensive quality and safety testing to support reliable performance. It is engineered as a direct replacement for the stock actuator on the listed vehicle applications.