Door Will Not Open
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Madisonville La
Door Will Not Open
I accidentially closed the pass door with the lock **** between locked/unlocked. Now the door will not open, the lock **** will not turn to unlock. I have the door panel off and can see the part of the lock moving, but it does not release the striker latch. Any ideas or suggestions welcomed.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Baltimore MD
Mine did this,i saturated the lock mechanism with liquid wrench silicone spray ,it freed up the lock and i have never had a problem since.Just use the straw on the spray to direct the spray inside at the lock mechanism. Soak it good.
Melting Slicks
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From: Hinckley OH
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 307
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From: Madisonville La
Thanks for the replies. I already put so much WD on the lock I was reported to the EPA for creating an oil spill situation. I'm going to try pushing down on the part in the picture. It's a little hard to relate the picture of that clean lock assembly to the one in my 74 door. 
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