Cheap Nissan 370Z Central Locking Motor

The Nissan 370Z uses an electrically operated central locking system, but it does not use traditional individual central locking motors in the way older vehicles do — instead, door locking is handled by integrated door lock actuators built into each door. If you're looking for the part that physically moves the lock mechanism, what you actually need is a door lock actuator, not a standalone central locking motor. Search for a Nissan 370Z door lock actuator and specify whether you need the NS (nearside/passenger) or OS (offside/driver) unit when requesting quotes from a breaker.

The correct part to ask a breaker for is a door lock actuator — this is the motorised unit inside the door that physically engages and releases the lock. Specify which door is affected (NS front, OS front, NS rear, or OS rear) as each actuator is a separate unit. Because the 370Z is a two-door coupe, you only have NS and OS front doors, so make sure you're asking for the correct side.

The 350Z and 370Z are distinct generations of Nissan's Z-car and were built on different platforms, so their door components are not directly interchangeable. You should not assume an actuator from a 350Z will fit a 370Z without confirming the part numbers match — always check with the breaker against your specific registration before purchasing. Stick to parts sourced from a 370Z (Z34 chassis, produced from 2009 onwards) to be safe.

Trim level does not affect which door lock actuator you need — the mechanism that physically moves the lock is the same regardless of whether your car is a base GT, GT Edition, or any other 370Z trim. You may find cosmetic differences in surrounding door furniture between trims when stripping a breaker's car, but the actuator itself is a mechanical and electrical unit where trim is irrelevant. Confirm fitment with the breaker against your registration as a standard precaution.

The Nissan 370Z (Z34) ran in production from 2009 through to around 2020 in the UK, and while there were minor updates over the years, the fundamental door and locking architecture remained consistent across the range. A 2009-sourced actuator may well be compatible with a 2015 car, but given that connectors and mounting details can change across production runs, you should confirm compatibility with the breaker against both registration numbers before buying. Never assume fitment across any production year gap without that check.

Ask the breaker to confirm the part against your vehicle's registration number, and ideally cross-reference the part number on the actuator itself with the one fitted to your car. Since the 370Z is a two-seat coupe with only two doors, also make sure the breaker is supplying the correct side — NS (nearside, left/passenger) or OS (offside, right/driver) — as these are not interchangeable. A reputable breaker should be able to verify this before dispatch.