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Central locking woes - why such a disparity in pricing for actuators?

hillstrubl

Out driving Mieke...
Location
Philly
Car(s)
2018 VW Golf GTI SE
2008 GTI is having some central locking issues, I suspect its the actuator failing. I'm looking around at the usual suspects for the part and see a wide disparity in prices. VW/Audi genuine can be from $99 (wrong side, but still) to $384, dorman ones usually around $120-160. Any recommendations? I don't want a crap part, but also can't justify $200 more for something exactly the same.
 

hillstrubl

Out driving Mieke...
Location
Philly
Car(s)
2018 VW Golf GTI SE
Ended up getting the actuators. Replaced the rear starboard door. Still isn't working. Going to replace the driver's door next but thinking there is more to this issue, do they need to be programmed?
 

hillstrubl

Out driving Mieke...
Location
Philly
Car(s)
2018 VW Golf GTI SE
Turns out it wasn't the actuators. The issue was 2 very hard to find broken wires leading the actuators. More trouble than its worth to tear the door apart to swap back, will list these for sale.
 
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