Nissan 350Z Central Locking Motor Replacement Parts

The Nissan 350Z does not use conventional central locking motors in the same way as many mainstream cars — the 350Z uses a passive keyless entry and locking system driven by actuators integrated into the door lock mechanisms, but these are not separately replaceable motors in the traditional sense that breakers typically list as a standalone 'central locking motor'. If your door is failing to lock or unlock electrically, the part you are most likely looking for is a door lock actuator, which is the correct term to use when requesting quotes from a breaker.

Ask breakers specifically for a door lock actuator for the Nissan 350Z, and specify whether you need the nearside (passenger) or offside (driver) door, as these can differ. The 350Z is a two-door coupe throughout its UK production run from 2003 to 2009, so there are only two door actuators on the car — there is no rear door or boot-mounted central locking motor to consider. Providing your registration to the breaker will help them confirm the exact unit needed.

The 350Z received a facelift for the 2006 model year, and while the basic two-door coupe bodyshell remained similar, there can be differences in door hardware and wiring connectors across that boundary. You should name the boundary — pre-facelift (2003–2005) versus facelift (2006–2009) — when speaking to a breaker, and ask them to confirm the actuator from their vehicle matches your registration before purchasing. Do not assume pre-facelift and post-facelift actuators are a straight swap without the breaker verifying this against both vehicles.

Trim level does not affect which door lock actuator you need on the 350Z — the actuator is determined by the door and the model year, not by whether the car is a GT, Touring, or Track specification. You may find that higher trims came with different handles or door furniture cosmetically, but the actuator mechanism itself should be the same across trims for the same model year. Confirm with the breaker against your registration to be certain, but trim is not a fitment concern here.

The 370Z is a different generation of Nissan's Z-car, replacing the 350Z from around 2009, and the two cars use different door structures and mechanisms, so a 370Z actuator is very unlikely to be a direct fit for a 350Z. Stick to sourcing actuators from confirmed 350Z donor vehicles, and always ask the breaker to verify compatibility against your specific registration. Mixing generations is not recommended without explicit confirmation from the breaker.

The 350Z is a coupe with a conventional boot lid rather than a tailgate, and the boot release mechanism is typically a simple cable or solenoid-operated release rather than a full central locking motor unit. If your boot is not releasing, the part you need is likely a boot release solenoid or latch assembly rather than a central locking motor, and you should describe the symptom to the breaker so they can identify the correct component from their donor vehicle.