Hyundai i30 Central Locking Motor Replacement Parts

The Hyundai i30 does use central locking, but the locking mechanism in each door is typically an integrated door lock actuator rather than a standalone 'central locking motor' as a single unit. What you are most likely looking for is a door lock actuator (sometimes called a door locking motor or door lock solenoid) for the specific door that has failed — nearside front, offside front, nearside rear, or offside rear. When asking breakers for quotes, search for 'door lock actuator' or 'door locking mechanism' alongside your registration to get the right part.

This matters because the i30 changed generation around 2012, with the first generation (Mk1) running from approximately 2007 to 2012 and the second generation (Mk2) running from 2012 onwards, so a 2010 actuator comes from the Mk1 and a 2014 actuator from the Mk2 — these are different body designs and the door mechanisms are unlikely to be interchangeable. Within the same generation you have a much better chance of a match, but confirm the exact door position and generation with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.

For door lock actuators, trim level does not affect fitment — the locking mechanism in the door is not changed between trims like S, SE, or Premium. The key variables are generation (Mk1 or Mk2), which specific door the actuator is from, and whether the car had central locking as standard (which all i30s sold in the UK did). You may find minor cosmetic differences in the surrounding door card hardware from different trims, but the actuator unit itself should match across trims within the same generation.

No — the engine type has no bearing on door lock actuator fitment, as the locking mechanism is part of the door assembly and entirely independent of the drivetrain. Focus on matching the generation and the correct door position (NS or OS, front or rear) rather than worrying about petrol versus diesel.

The Mk2 i30 received a facelift around 2015, and while both sit within the same generation, whether the actuator crosses that facelift boundary without issue is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as internal door hardware can sometimes change at a facelift even when the body looks similar. Providing your full registration to the breaker allows them to verify the exact part number required and whether their donor vehicle matches.

Tell the breaker your full registration, the exact door position needed (nearside front, offside rear, and so on), and the generation of your car (Mk1 2007–2012 or Mk2 2012 onwards). Reputable breakers can cross-reference the part number from the donor vehicle to confirm compatibility before you commit to buying.