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[So.Cal.914]

Continued from Cooltimes thread (Thanks Mike) How about it Doc?

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

Continued from Cooltimes thread (Thanks Mike) How about it Doc?

The key is extremely hard to turn in the lock cylinder and locking and unlocking is virtually impossible! I know that is the right key though! What can I do??

[John]

You could try squirting some penetrating oil into the lock cylinder to loosen up the hardened factory applied grease.

[Phoenix914]

The key is extremely hard to turn in the lock cylinder and locking and unlocking is virtually impossible! I know that is the right key though! What can I do??

I don't know the answer, but sure would like to. I have this problem with both doors to an extent.

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

You could try squirting some penetrating oil into the lock cylinder to loosen up the hardened factory applied grease.

nope won't help

[r_towle]

Continued from Cooltimes thread (Thanks Mike) How about it Doc?

The key is extremely hard to turn in the lock cylinder and locking and unlocking is virtually impossible! I know that is the right key though! What can I do??

Give me the keys for the 916, I will fix the lock.
Its cause you spend way way way to much time looking at those cars, and not enought time driving them...

Really, I can help.

Rich

[John]

You could try squirting some penetrating oil into the lock cylinder to loosen up the hardened factory applied grease.

nope won't help

which lock?

if it's a door lock, to make the key lock/unlock nicely, it is common to clean and re-lubricate the lock mech inside the door. They get sticky over time.


Note:
This would not apply to trunk locks, glove box locks, front trunk locks, or ignition locks.

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

Continued from Cooltimes thread (Thanks Mike) How about it Doc?

The key is extremely hard to turn in the lock cylinder and locking and unlocking is virtually impossible! I know that is the right key though! What can I do??

Give me the keys for the 916, I will fix the lock.
Its cause you spend way way way to much time looking at those cars, and not enought time driving them...

Really, I can help.

Rich

sort of like my xke convt. The best way to enjoy that car is to look at it. Enjoyment is CERTAINLY NOT in the driving!

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

(IMG:http://www.autoatlanta.com/rustoration/tech.jpg)


Before we go any further I will have to admit that I am CHEATING!!!!!! I am looking in this book for all of the questions!!!!!!!!!

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

You could try squirting some penetrating oil into the lock cylinder to loosen up the hardened factory applied grease.

nope won't help

which lock?

if it's a door lock, to make the key lock/unlock nicely, it is common to clean and re-lubricate the lock mech inside the door. They get sticky over time.


Note:
This would not apply to trunk locks, glove box locks, front trunk locks, or ignition locks.

close enough! The latching mechanism inside the door has a slider on it that moves up and down to lock and unlock, the small door latch cam on the end of the cylinder moving it up and down. It gets dirty and takes way too much force to move finally resulting in the end of the cylinder rounding off in the cam. To make the car lock and unlock easily simply remove the door panel remove the latching mechanism, clean with brake clean and lube with penetrant that turns to grease, working the sliding mechanism (looks like a c) until smooth. You will not believe the difference!

[Rand]

I really love this trivia thread. Great stuff. The only thing that snags me a little about it is..... There are a ton of real-world actual problems in the garage that could use this much attention.

Don't get me wrong, and please keep this up.... But also, how 'bout we put this much effort into helping our buds solve their current/real problems?

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

I really love this trivia thread. Great stuff. The only thing that snags me a little about it is..... There are a ton of real-world actual problems in the garage that could use this much attention.

Don't get me wrong, and please keep this up.... But also, how 'bout we put this much effort into helping our buds solve their current/real problems?

good point. However As I have stated several times before I am available 24 hours a day for detailed tech advice. My number here is 770 427 2844 ext 16 My home number is 770 971 4960 and my cell number is 404 308 5652. If I do not have the 914 answer i will refer you. Please do not hesitate to call at any hour. (obviously I have to sleep but if it is important to you, call me)


Good enough??

[John]

That's ok George, I'm using one of these:

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

That's ok George, I'm using one of these:

thank you. disgusting picture though!!!!!!!

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

Suddenly everytime I drive my 2.0 it eventually dies and I coast to the side of the road. I do not hear the familier whir of the fuel pump for a second or two and the fuse on the relay board is blown. I put a new one in and it works for a few days and the then the whole thing starts over again! I know that I am not using the heater these days and the fuel pump "tests out" What the heck could be causing this problem. I now hesitate to drive my 914 because it is unreliable

[Phoenix914]

That's ok George, I'm using one of these:

I'll take mine with fava beans and a nice chianti.

[TheCabinetmaker]

wire on aar is shorting on the block.

[Rand]

I have stated several times before I am available 24 hours a day for detailed tech advice. My number here is 770 427 2844 ext 16 My home number is 770 971 4960 and my cell number is 404 308 5652. If I do not have the 914 answer i will refer you. Please do not hesitate to call at any hour.
Good enough??

No, where's the satellite hookup? Why aren't you on Discovery Channel?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Just kidding George. Please don't misinterpret my comments. Clearly you are going way beyond the call to be available for tech support. Quite amazing actually. Thank you!!!

This thread rocks. As I said, keep it up!!!

All I was saying was, it would be cool to see this much posting time/effort put into answering the unanswered actual problems posted in this forum.

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

wire on aar is shorting on the block.

very very close, and good enough! The valve itself is shorting internally. The aux air valve the heater fan and the fuel pump are on the same fuse!

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

I have stated several times before I am available 24 hours a day for detailed tech advice. My number here is 770 427 2844 ext 16 My home number is 770 971 4960 and my cell number is 404 308 5652. If I do not have the 914 answer i will refer you. Please do not hesitate to call at any hour.
Good enough??

No, where's the satellite hookup? Why aren't you on Discovery Channel?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Just kidding George. Please don't misinterpret my comments. Clearly you are going way beyond the call to be available for tech support. Quite amazing actually. Thank you!!!

This thread rocks. As I said, keep it up!!!

All I was saying was, it would be cool to see this much posting time/effort put into answering the actual problems posted in this forum.

being who I am there are just certain things I cannot and will not answer...like: What is the best muffler for my v-8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I of course try to answer the appropriate questions!! (someone has to tote the line!!)