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inside door latch does not open door |
rosenfe |
Feb 17 2014, 07:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 14-October 13 From: northern california Member No.: 16,512 Region Association: None |
on my 73 ,the inner passenger door latch will not open door.ive got panel off and rod is connected,it moves when i pull on inner door latch,but will not open door.outside handle does work.ive tried to search,but no luck. |
TheCabinetmaker |
Feb 17 2014, 08:02 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,309 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
The pot metal handle has broken. You'll see where when you get it off .
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rosenfe |
Feb 17 2014, 10:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 14-October 13 From: northern california Member No.: 16,512 Region Association: None |
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76-914 |
Feb 17 2014, 10:21 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,608 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
That or he got the wrong length screw in there.
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Bob L. |
Feb 17 2014, 10:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 848 Joined: 7-August 11 From: Austin TX Member No.: 13,411 Region Association: Southwest Region |
If you find nothing broken, try cleaning and lubing the latch mechanism. Mine was difficult until I did that.
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Dave_Darling |
Feb 17 2014, 11:42 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,047 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
The screw is probably no longer in the handle if the door panel is off. So that's probably not the cause.
But it is worth remembering--switching the window crank screw and the screw for the bucket behind the inner door handle can result in a handle that won't pull out quite far enough to open the door. --DD |
rosenfe |
Feb 17 2014, 11:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 14-October 13 From: northern california Member No.: 16,512 Region Association: None |
The screw is probably no longer in the handle if the door panel is off. So that's probably not the cause. But it is worth remembering--switching the window crank screw and the screw for the bucket behind the inner door handle can result in a handle that won't pull out quite far enough to open the door. --DD yes screw is out,but what about the other end of rod,its still attached to mechanism and moves when i pull inner door latch.do i just take it all apart?hard to see in there. |
Mikey914 |
Feb 18 2014, 10:28 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
It is possible the door cam (the plastic part that slides on the lock), Is flexing enough to not push the mechanism in the door in enough to open it. Look at it 1st, it's a know weak point.
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Bob L. |
Feb 18 2014, 10:38 AM
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Mikey914 |
Feb 18 2014, 11:30 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Sorry, I was thinking outer. You are correct.
It probably is a switched screw. |
Cap'n Krusty |
Feb 18 2014, 12:06 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Sorry, I was thinking outer. You are correct. It probably is a switched screw. READ THE THREAD! He said the screw isn't in there, which is common when the door panel has been removed, which he also said. On a couple of occasions in the past, I have had to shorten the length of the rod by introducing a couple of bends near the mid-point. Before doing that, I suggest you carefully inspect the inner handle for cracks, as well as the point to which the rod connects to the latch. I have a couple of good latches, as well as some inner handles. They've been in the classifieds for a while. The Cap'n |
rosenfe |
Feb 18 2014, 01:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 14-October 13 From: northern california Member No.: 16,512 Region Association: None |
Sorry, I was thinking outer. You are correct. It probably is a switched screw. READ THE THREAD! He said the screw isn't in there, which is common when the door panel has been removed, which he also said. On a couple of occasions in the past, I have had to shorten the length of the rod by introducing a couple of bends near the mid-point. Before doing that, I suggest you carefully inspect the inner handle for cracks, as well as the point to which the rod connects to the latch. I have a couple of good latches, as well as some inner handles. They've been in the classifieds for a while. The Cap'n thanks for all the input.i will examine the door latch when i get home.that seems the likely problem. |
rosenfe |
Feb 18 2014, 06:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 14-October 13 From: northern california Member No.: 16,512 Region Association: None |
The screw is probably no longer in the handle if the door panel is off. So that's probably not the cause. But it is worth remembering--switching the window crank screw and the screw for the bucket behind the inner door handle can result in a handle that won't pull out quite far enough to open the door. --DD yes screw is out,but what about the other end of rod,its still attached to mechanism and moves when i pull inner door latch.do i just take it all apart?hard to see in there. you guys were right,i screwed up.when i took door panel off to check latch,i had put screw back in so as not to lose it.it was the window crank screw i realized after reading all the above info.anyway thats why it didnt work in the first place,wrong screw,idiot me.thanks |
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