Door stuck closed
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Racer
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From: AR
Door stuck closed
the passenger door on my 72 will not open. The door is stucked locked. You can turn the key about 3/4 way but not enough to unlock it. Can't open from the inside either. Any ideas on how to get it unlocked and the door open?
Found this. Any other ways besides what is in this link?
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...on-my-car.html
Found this. Any other ways besides what is in this link?
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...on-my-car.html
Last edited by flyinrazrback; Oct 6, 2014 at 04:25 PM.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2014
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From: Los Angeles California
I got mine unlocked when my key hole lock stopped working by Basically holding the unlock **** to the most it goes towards unlocked and trying to open it from the outside just did it many times. it feels like the more you do it the more likely it is to open. It worked on both sides of car.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Baytown Texas
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Mine locked on me at work like yours did . Not the right way probably , but i bent a welding rod and made a hook on one end . \Then slid it down by the locking mechanism and fished around and pulled the mechanism / bar that unlocks the door .
Team Owner
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From: Redondo Beach, California
I'm going to have to go to beddy-bye right now. There are in the archives some detailed instructions on how to get these doors open and how to deal with the problem.....I know....I've written a couple of articles. It's a very common problem.
Maybe someone can steer you to the archived articles. If not, when I return tomorrow, maybe I can try.
Craigs' Notes: Once the door jambs locked...get rid of the latch it if you can...68 owners may have a problem. If i locks you out once, it'll do it again. Last time I knew 69 and up new door latches were still for sale. Buy a new one.
Maybe someone can steer you to the archived articles. If not, when I return tomorrow, maybe I can try.
Craigs' Notes: Once the door jambs locked...get rid of the latch it if you can...68 owners may have a problem. If i locks you out once, it'll do it again. Last time I knew 69 and up new door latches were still for sale. Buy a new one.
Last edited by 68/70Vette; Oct 7, 2014 at 11:46 PM.
Melting Slicks
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I'm going to have to go to beddy-bye right now. There are in the archives some detailed instructions on how to get these doors open and how to deal with the problem.....I know....I've written a couple of articles. It's a very common problem.
Maybe someone can steer you to the archived articles. If not, when I return tomorrow, maybe I can try.
Craigs' Notes: Once the door jambs locked...get rid of the latch it if you can...68 owners may have a problem. If i locks you out once, it'll do it again. Last time I knew 69 and up new door latches were still for sale. Buy a new one.
Maybe someone can steer you to the archived articles. If not, when I return tomorrow, maybe I can try.
Craigs' Notes: Once the door jambs locked...get rid of the latch it if you can...68 owners may have a problem. If i locks you out once, it'll do it again. Last time I knew 69 and up new door latches were still for sale. Buy a new one.
