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| jsayre914 |
 Nov 5 2012, 04:26 PM
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Speed Up !!!  Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
As it has been getting colder, the driverside door has been a little tricky to lock or unlock. I put the key in and try to turn and it does not turn at all. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) i wiglle the key clockwise and back about four or more times and then it unlocks.
what do i need? am i gonna soon be locked out with no way in (never had a key to my passenger door) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Nov 5 2012, 04:35 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 |
Pull the door panel, liberally spray the latch mechanism with a good quality penetrating oil, work it a bunch of times, then maybe a little spray grease ( I use Wurth HHS 2000, a product that goes on wet and thickens over time). While you're at it, get a key made by the number. Might have to take the hood handle lock out to do that, assuming it matches the door.
The Cap'n |
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| URY914 |
Nov 5 2012, 06:16 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,578 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Send it to me after you break it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| SLITS |
Nov 5 2012, 06:23 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None  |
Remove the latch mechanism, clean thoroughly and then grease it with lithium grease.
or spray the hell out of it inside the door with brake cleaner and hope like hell it doesn't eat your paint. They work effortlessly when clean & greased. |
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| steuspeed |
Nov 5 2012, 07:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,006 Joined: 12-July 11 From: Portland, Oregon Member No.: 13,308 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
You can change the lock to match your drivers side. It's pretty easy. You might need some different size wafers to make it work. You won't know until you take them both apart.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...09&hl=rekey |
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| pete000 |
Nov 5 2012, 07:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
40 year old grease gets really thick and dirty. There are also a plastic busing that crumbles. There is a nice replacement from 914 Rubber. I recommend taking it all apart and cleaning all of it with solvent, replace any broken parts and your good for another 40 years. I did all my locks. Takes some time, but they work like new now.
I think there is a how to somewhere here or on Pelican. When pulling the lock tumblers keep the key inserted or the wafers will shoot out ! I have done a few now and it is pretty easy to do. All of them were a real mess when I took them apart. Good Luck ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| hot_shoe914 |
Nov 5 2012, 09:23 PM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,802 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
DRY GRAPHITE! Way better than grease. Buy a tube of it at your local store and use it, you will be pleased.
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| sean_v8_914 |
Nov 6 2012, 09:39 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
dirty gunked up door latch is primary cause of broken door handles. when the latch is dirty, you have to pull too hard on teh outer door handle to open teh door. from inside the car you pull too hard on the handle or bump teh door with your shoulder to get out, right?
you can fix it temporarily without disassembling the door but it WILL gunk up again soon. lube teh pivot . even if you spray carb cleaner a little it will free up for a while. Attached thumbnail(s)  
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| sean_v8_914 |
Nov 6 2012, 09:40 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
check out this groovy repair. it works but fitment is obviously off
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| sean_v8_914 |
Nov 6 2012, 09:43 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
most people blame teh plastic cam for sticky operation...not so
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| sean_v8_914 |
Nov 6 2012, 09:48 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
lube the horse shoe thingy
yes, the door seal is on teh wrong side Attached thumbnail(s)  
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