Help!
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From: MO
Help!
I need help. My driver side door doesn't want to open, after a few tugs it will open up but it takes a few seconds before the door opens, and from the inside it opens with no problem. I want to know what can cause this so I can fix it.
[Modified by C3sharkattack, 4:58 PM 8/17/2001]
[Modified by C3sharkattack, 4:58 PM 8/17/2001]
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From: Charles Town WV
Re: Help! (C3sharkattack)
I'm not sure if the latch is the same as on my 69, but I've had this happen a couple of time.
Does it feel like the door handle latch isn't doing anything (flops easily)?
if so the arm that it connects to may be stuck in the upward position.
Go play with the passenger side latch to see how it works before attempting anything.
You'll see a little tab on the back of the arm that connects to the rod which connects to the handle.
Spray a bunch of WD-40 on the latch in that area.
Then place a long screwdriver on the tab and give it a good thump with the palm of your hand.
If I've just confused you thoroughly, cool, but I'll go take some pictures to clear it up if I can.
Does it feel like the door handle latch isn't doing anything (flops easily)?
if so the arm that it connects to may be stuck in the upward position.
Go play with the passenger side latch to see how it works before attempting anything.
You'll see a little tab on the back of the arm that connects to the rod which connects to the handle.
Spray a bunch of WD-40 on the latch in that area.
Then place a long screwdriver on the tab and give it a good thump with the palm of your hand.
If I've just confused you thoroughly, cool, but I'll go take some pictures to clear it up if I can.
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From: MO
Re: Help! (Steve Straus)
I'm not sure if the latch is the same as on my 69, but I've had this happen a couple of time.
Does it feel like the door handle latch isn't doing anything (flops easily)?
if so the arm that it connects to may be stuck in the upward position.
Go play with the passenger side latch to see how it works before attempting anything.
You'll see a little tab on the back of the arm that connects to the rod which connects to the handle.
Spray a bunch of WD-40 on the latch in that area.
Then place a long screwdriver on the tab and give it a good thump with the palm of your hand.
If I've just confused you thoroughly, cool, but I'll go take some pictures to clear it up if I can.
Does it feel like the door handle latch isn't doing anything (flops easily)?
if so the arm that it connects to may be stuck in the upward position.
Go play with the passenger side latch to see how it works before attempting anything.
You'll see a little tab on the back of the arm that connects to the rod which connects to the handle.
Spray a bunch of WD-40 on the latch in that area.
Then place a long screwdriver on the tab and give it a good thump with the palm of your hand.
If I've just confused you thoroughly, cool, but I'll go take some pictures to clear it up if I can.
