Drivers door lock problem
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 307
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From: McCordsville Indiana
Drivers door lock problem
I have developed a problem with locking my drivers side door.If I open the door I can lock and unlock the door with no problem,but with the door closed,it does not want to lock unless I pull the rod inside the door, I have sprayed lubed the lock mechanism but it did not help,could my door striker be the cause of the problem, I am thinking it could because it locks and unlocks easily with the door open,anyone have any ideas on this? 
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 146
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From: Hillsborough NC
Solved it
Bought a new door latch. Worked like a charm right away. Spent hours removing/cleaning/lubing/replacing the one to no avail. When holding it in my hands it appeared to work fine. It wasn't until I bought a new one that I could tell the old one required more force to open.
While not the most satisfying route, buying a new one was certainly the quickest fix.
BTW - after all of the work, modifications, etc. I have done to my 73, fixing the door latch has been the repair my wife enjoyed the most.
While not the most satisfying route, buying a new one was certainly the quickest fix.
BTW - after all of the work, modifications, etc. I have done to my 73, fixing the door latch has been the repair my wife enjoyed the most.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 2,305
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From: Orlando,Fl,USA
Had the same issue with both doors in the past on the 77. I bought good used mechanisms to solve the problem . I did notice the old one had a broken rivet so it would expand when turning the key and jam up. One other thing. Check that the door alignment hasn't changed.
