Kaybat- just got the car and want to drive it!! Trying to fix it quick since it snows more than half the year up here.
Since the key in the door doesn't always work I decided to just go for it and take the actuator out. Much easier than most people made it seem on here so if anyone has an issue let me know. I used this link below.
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...eplacement.htm
I also decided to take apart the older actuator and looked inside to see the issue. Looks like one of the gears wear in the actuator and get off track, then after locking and relocking the gears reline up and works for a few weeks. Mostly writing for future people with the problem.
Ordered my new actuator from ECS tuning since the dealer wants an arm and a leg. Bowden cable looked fine but might tie it back against the bracket like some mentioned. Will update when I get the new actuator in. Don't care about the key fob working at this point, just need the key to work in the door every time.