Second Hand Nissan Note Central Locking Motor

Yes, the Nissan Note was fitted with central locking as standard or as an option across its production run, and individual door lock actuators (sometimes called central locking motors) are genuine replacement parts for this model. Each door typically has its own actuator unit that drives the locking mechanism, so if one door is failing to lock or unlock you are most likely looking for the actuator for that specific door position. When getting quotes from a breaker, specify which door you need — nearside front, offside front, nearside rear, or offside rear — as the units can differ by position.

The Nissan Note ran in two distinct generations in the UK: the first generation (E11) was produced from 2006 to 2013, and the second generation (E12) ran from 2013 onwards. These generations have different body shells and door structures, so the door lock actuators are very unlikely to be interchangeable between them. Always confirm with the breaker against your exact registration to be sure you are being quoted the correct generation part.

The first-generation Nissan Note (E11) received a facelift around 2009, but this refresh was primarily cosmetic — affecting the front bumper, lights, and interior — and did not fundamentally alter the door structures or locking mechanisms. In practice, door lock actuators from pre-facelift and post-facelift E11 Notes are generally considered the same part, but because there can be minor running changes across a production run, it is still worth confirming with the breaker against your registration plate to be certain.

Trim level does not affect the central locking actuator itself — whether your Note is a Visia, Acenta, or Tekna, the door lock mechanism at each door position is the same functional unit. The main trim-related difference you might encounter is that higher-spec cars may have additional wiring or a combined actuator with a child-lock feature, but the core actuator part number is driven by the generation and door position, not the trim. Confirm with the breaker that the donor car matches your generation and door position, and trim level need not be a concern.

Nissan does share platforms and components across its model range, and there is a possibility that some actuator units are common between the Note and models like the Micra or Tiida from the same era, but this is not something that can be stated with certainty for every door position or model year. Do not assume compatibility based on brand alone — a breaker with access to parts catalogues will be able to cross-reference the part numbers against your registration and confirm whether a unit from another Nissan model is a genuine match.

Give the breaker your full registration plate so they can confirm the exact generation and specification of your car, then specify which door the faulty actuator is on — nearside front, offside rear, and so on — as front and rear units in particular can differ. It is also worth mentioning whether your car has a boot-lid or tailgate actuator issue if that is the problem, as that is a separate unit again. A good breaker will cross-reference the part number from the donor vehicle against your car before sending anything out.