Door Lock Mechanism
08-13-2012, 12:23 PM
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Door Lock Mechanism
OK, I think I have a bad door lock mechanism (drivers side) that needs to be replaced. At the very least, I need to remove it, inspect it, and grease it. I spent about 2 hours yesterday trying to remove it from the door. I disconnected the lock **** rod, the rod that connects to the interior handle, and the rod that connects to the exterior handle, as well as removing the three screws that hold it in place. The mechanism was completly free and loose, I just couldn't get it out of the inside of the door. Is there a special trick that I'm missing??
08-13-2012, 01:08 PM
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Would like to know this as well. I just got new electric door lock actuators. I had to because my current set are completely froze up. Haven't taken the old ones out yet.
08-14-2012, 04:00 AM
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A few years ago I had multiple problems with my door locks that included actuator replacement. I did not have to remove the mechanism but managed to loosen the rods up by cleaning and than lubricating.
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Door Lock Repair
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Door Lock Repair
08-14-2012, 06:07 AM
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If you have all the rods disconnected you should be able to work the mechanism to the bottom of the door and remove it through the large hole there, I don't think it will come out of the upper holes. I just did this saturday, pass side came right out, I had to talk to the drivers side for a bit.
08-14-2012, 09:19 PM
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Depends on the year of your car but you'll need to remove the cover plate just below the interior door handle. This plate covers the power window motor (provided you have one) and will allow you to remove the door lock assembly.
08-15-2012, 08:01 AM
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Got mine out pretty easy as stated above. I ordered new lock buttons, actuators and harness but now after connecting everything back fuse blows as soon as i plug the new switch into the harness. Someone told me there was something quirky about wiring in the new harness, that you dont necessarily match colored wires to each other. Sent switches back thinking that was the problem and waiting on exchange. Anyone else had this issue. Its a 1980 by the way.
08-15-2012, 08:03 AM
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another door lock question
I replaced the glove box lock/latch. The door lock key is missing in action. Can the door lock be keyed to the new glove box key withouth removing it from the door.