79 power door lock delete
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 284
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From: Virginia Beach
79 power door lock delete
Using search I found many how to fix - but what about simply deleting?
Unless adding more parts, using a key is required for entry anyway - so even if I fix them I won’t likely use. Both are gummy and are testing the metal strength of the key...would like a simple, manual locking door.
So, question is - are there any linkages required from the electric side or can they simply be deleted?
Will likely dig in this weekend, thanks for input!
Unless adding more parts, using a key is required for entry anyway - so even if I fix them I won’t likely use. Both are gummy and are testing the metal strength of the key...would like a simple, manual locking door.
So, question is - are there any linkages required from the electric side or can they simply be deleted?
Will likely dig in this weekend, thanks for input!
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 127
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From: Omaha, NE
Nope. Just remove them. The soleniod linkage ties into an elbow type hinge bracket that connects the locking mechanism up by the exterior handle to the lock **** in the interior. I took them out of my 80 for same reason. Plan on replacing them eventually, but low on the priority list. I also sprayed all of the linkages with graphite while I was in there. Manual locks work smooth now.
