Good posability it is a rod adjustment. Assuming it is still intact.
Door locks.
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Cruising
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Door locks.
My 79 c3 driver side door opens only from inside. Outside handle doesnt rich far enough to open it. I took off the inside trim and now cant disasemble the door itself. What needs to be removed in order to get to the locking mechanism? Any pictures?
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I have the same problem, just passenger door.
Us usual the Haynes manual is useless.
Can't get to the adjustment rod since I can't get the water guard off, screws are stuck. Just soaked them in blaster but probably have to drill them out.
Anybody have any PDF files with diagrams/pictures?
How do I order the AIM?
Us usual the Haynes manual is useless.
Can't get to the adjustment rod since I can't get the water guard off, screws are stuck. Just soaked them in blaster but probably have to drill them out.
Anybody have any PDF files with diagrams/pictures?
How do I order the AIM?
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Canboro Ontario
I have the same problem, just passenger door.
Us usual the Haynes manual is useless.
Can't get to the adjustment rod since I can't get the water guard off, screws are stuck. Just soaked them in blaster but probably have to drill them out.
Anybody have any PDF files with diagrams/pictures?
How do I order the AIM?
Us usual the Haynes manual is useless.
Can't get to the adjustment rod since I can't get the water guard off, screws are stuck. Just soaked them in blaster but probably have to drill them out.
Anybody have any PDF files with diagrams/pictures?
How do I order the AIM?
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Did you check to ensure that the rod did not come out of the inside handle. There is a small pin that holds the rod into the inside door handle, it may have come off, since you say you can only open it from the outside.
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Invest in the service manual and the assembly manuals. You can find your answers in there and not have to wait for the forum to reply. Just my opinion, the manual were one of the best investments I made for my vette. Also do a search, I found so much information there. Good luck Bill 
