Door Lock Problem
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: west melbourne florida
Door Lock Problem
well my vette strikes again. i locked the door and later when i went to unlock it it wouldnt unlock.so i got in thru the passanger side and tried pulling the door **** and it wouldnt unlock. i finally got it open and took the door panel off. and disconnected the door **** and the rod works fine. but where the door key lock goes in dosent want to move. do i need a new one??? or can i fix it somehow
Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Key West Fl
The same thing happend to my 79. Mine started just like that. I think it is where the bar connects to the lock cylinder. Now mine just spins you can actually pull the lock part way out of the door. I can't get my hand in the access panal to get to it. I am actually bringing it to a shop this week to get fixed. I am sure you can fix it yourself, I usually end up mad and start throwing tool around.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Kansas City, MO ...I'd like to go fishing and catch a fishstick. That'd be convenient. - Mitch Hedberg
What you need to do is disconnect the lock rods and remove the door latch and clean the 28 years worth of crud/gunk/muck off off and out of everything. Then grease it all up and reassemble.
