Door handle troubleshooting ???
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Hamilton NJ
Assuming it's the same as my 79 the pin on part #6 on the left is the link between the handle and the mechanism...it can be disconnected (simple clip) from the mechanism and adjusted up or down on the rod which is threaded. That would be the first place I would look, either as an adjustment or to confirm that the parts aren't bent or disconnected.
Good luck,
Steve
Last edited by Wuttin; Mar 26, 2009 at 12:26 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Peekskill NY
Pull the door panel off to see what's going on. Most likely dirt & grime in the lock mechanism causing difficult operation. I opened both of mine up, cleaned, lubed and reattached a lock rod that came off, and replaced the return spring on the outside handle because it broke. Now both work smooth as silk.
Glenn
Glenn
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: dayton oh
Pull the door panel off to see what's going on. Most likely dirt & grime in the lock mechanism causing difficult operation. I opened both of mine up, cleaned, lubed and reattached a lock rod that came off, and replaced the return spring on the outside handle because it broke. Now both work smooth as silk.
Glenn
Glenn
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Peekskill NY
If you need to get parts, just put the panel back on until the parts are delivered. You won't know for sure until you see what's going on in there. It's all very simple & straight forward.
