Cheap Nissan GT-R Central Locking Motor

The Nissan GT-R (R35, 2009 onwards in the UK) uses an electrically controlled locking system, but it does not use traditional central locking motors of the type found on mainstream cars — the door lock actuation is integrated into the door latch assembly rather than being a separate standalone motor unit. If you are hearing a clicking or grinding noise from a door, or a door is failing to lock or unlock, the part you are most likely looking for is the door latch mechanism or door lock actuator assembly for the GT-R. We'd recommend describing the exact symptom to your breaker so they can identify the correct part from a donor GT-R.

On the R35 GT-R, the locking function is handled by the door latch actuator, which is built into the door latch assembly rather than being a separate central locking motor. You should search for a GT-R door latch or door lock actuator, specifying which door is affected — nearside (NS) front, offside (OS) front, NS rear, or OS rear — as these can differ by position. Describe the fault to your breaker and confirm the part number from your existing latch if possible, as this will help them pull the right component from a donor car.

The R35 GT-R has been in continuous production as a single generation, running from 2009 through to the end of UK sales, with periodic updates rather than a full model change. While the fundamental body structure remained consistent, Nissan made incremental revisions over the years and it is not guaranteed that early and late latch assemblies are interchangeable. Confirm the part number against your registration with the breaker before purchasing, as they will be best placed to cross-reference from the donor vehicle.

Trim level — whether your GT-R is a standard car, Premium, Black Edition, or any other UK variant — does not typically affect the door latch actuator itself, as the locking hardware is functional rather than cosmetic. However, some trim levels may have different door panel configurations or wiring connectors, so it is worth confirming with your breaker that the donor car's trim matches yours closely, particularly around any heated or powered door features. Trim does not drive fitment here, but it is a useful detail to share with your breaker.

The Nissan GT-R Nismo shares the same R35 platform and body shell as the standard GT-R, so the door latch hardware is generally expected to be the same unit. That said, Nissan made various running changes across the GT-R range over its production life, so the safest approach is to match part numbers with your breaker rather than assume the Nismo and standard car share identical latch assemblies without checking. Confirm against your registration before purchasing to avoid a wasted journey.