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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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My driver door will not open sometimes from the out side. opens everytime from the inside. Got any ideas??
1980 model

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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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my was doing the same thing. I had to adjust (lengthen) the rod from outside handle to locking mechanism. Yours is either bent or off. Its hard to get to so be patient
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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im in the same boat
when i close mine it sometimes locks
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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Hey guys just my thoughts had same problem. Beat every possible solution I could find. Came down to replaceing door lock mechanisum. They can not be fixed. Can't get around it they are pricy but it will fix the problem. Just my 2 cents.

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