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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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I had my rear interior out to adjust the soundproofing and saw the fuel release cord. I knew it was there but never needed to use it as the door switch works fine. BUT I pulled it just to see if it worked. It did work but now the door doesn't stay closed and the electric switch doesn't always open it.

From what I can tell the locking pin is binding some and not letting the spring loaded latch move freely.

Anyone had this happen? What to do?
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 11:02 AM
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Try lubricating the locking pin with some silicon spray or penetrant. Worked fine for me.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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One drop of heavy oil and working the pin did the job. Thanks!
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 12:35 AM
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That'll be $49.95, Paypal is code4ls1@aol.com

J/K.

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A $0.01c fix. Priceless
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Originally Posted by CODE4LS1
That'll be $49.95, Paypal is code4ls1@aol.com

J/K.

You're welcome.

What, only a half hour billed out!
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Originally Posted by CODE4LS1
That'll be $49.95, Paypal is code4ls1@aol.com

J/K.

You're welcome.
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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Try lubricating the locking pin with some silicon spray or penetrant. Worked fine for me.
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