Repairing 1999-2004 Honda Odyssey Rear window actuator
Quit replacing the rear window actuators at ~$200 to $300 each time they fail.
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Marvin
Actuator modification 30 to 45 minutes for both. Removal and reinstallation time will vary with experience ~1.5 hours each side
Difficult
1999-2004 Honda Odyssey
The actuator failure occurs due to faulty design. Apparently replacement actuators are no better than the originals as they continue to fail. I did this to my Odyssey several years ago after both rear window actuators failed within months of each other. I have not had a single failure since applying this fix.
The actuator failure occurs due to faulty design. Apparently replacement actuators are no better than the originals as they continue to fail. I did this to my Odyssey several years ago after both rear window actuators failed within months of each other. I have not had a single failure since applying this fix.
Flat Head ScrewDriver
Needle Nose Pliers
Soldering Iron
phillips screwdriver
1/2" heat shrink 3" long
2' 18 gauge high temperature insulation stranded wire
Rosin core solder
Two pack of 194LL turn signal/marker lamps
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Honda-Odyssey-Rear-Window-Actu.pdf
Download attached PDF.
Download attached PDF.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.