Drivers side door "lock" will not function
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 877
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From: Irving texas
Drivers side door "lock" will not function
if i put the key in and try to lock the door it provides a "springy" resistance. Which wont let me lock the door, same for turning the **** on the inside. when i turn the **** it just goes back to center due to the "springy" resistance.
any ideas?
any ideas?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: N.Richland Hills Texas
Interesting.. Mine does the same thing.. If I persist it will stay locked... But since the tops never go on and the keys are always in the car,not the ignition,it hasn't been a problem... I have put the tops on if leaving it overnight outside but figure it will be OK...
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 5,485
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From: Peekskill NY
Pull the door panel off and see what's going on inside. After all these years, the grease is dirty, and almost like wax now.
Remove and clean all the connections to the push rods, lock mechanism where the **** mounts etc...
Re-lube everything and it should all be easy & smooth as silk.
I had the same issue on the left door as you. I did this and now it's like new. Also make sure nothing is bent out of alignment and rubbing the door or interior panel.
Also a good time to clean and re-lube the window tracks, and the door latch mechanism as well.
Glenn
Remove and clean all the connections to the push rods, lock mechanism where the **** mounts etc...
Re-lube everything and it should all be easy & smooth as silk.
I had the same issue on the left door as you. I did this and now it's like new. Also make sure nothing is bent out of alignment and rubbing the door or interior panel.
Also a good time to clean and re-lube the window tracks, and the door latch mechanism as well.
Glenn
Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 271
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From: Honolulu Hawaii
I know this might sound odd, but make sure that the OUTSIDE door handle is flush with the body of the car. If it isn't flush and it's halfway/partway up, then it will not unlock, nor will it open with the handle from the inside!
My car does this, and anytime I've dropped it off anywhere, I always get a call.
My car does this, and anytime I've dropped it off anywhere, I always get a call.
