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Old May 20, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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My alarm has been acting up. So, after coming home from work , instead of using power lock, I closed the door and then turned the door key clockwise to lock. After locking I try to turn the key counterclockwise and it's jammed.

Anyone venture to guess what has failed? Similar experience?

Anyone have a factory assembly manual describing door lock mechanism?
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Old May 20, 2010 | 11:38 PM
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What has failed is a little plastic clip that is found in a pack of similar clips on the “HELP!” aisle at the parts store.

The joy is taking the door panel off then the accessory panel and reaching up into the tiny space to change it.

IIRC I used some extra long needle nose pliers to get it done.
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Old May 21, 2010 | 08:26 AM
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What has failed is a little plastic clip that is found in a pack of similar clips on the “HELP!” aisle at the parts store.

The joy is taking the door panel off then the accessory panel and reaching up into the tiny space to change it.

IIRC I used some extra long needle nose pliers to get it done.
You mean a plastic clip that secures bent rod to rotating bracket?
What do you men by accessory panel?
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Old May 21, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by secondchance
You mean a plastic clip that secures bent rod to rotating bracket? [1]
What do you men by accessory panel? [2]
1. Yes.
2. That is the name of the sheet of aluminum that fills much of the opening inside the door.
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