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Door won't open, outside handle won't open door |
basenji7 |
Nov 19 2004, 09:32 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 20-April 04 From: dallas, tx Member No.: 1,953 |
Out of the blue I can not open the drivers side door from the outside. the inside latch works fine.
What I've done: I pulled the inside panel off and removed the outside latch. This is working properly with no signs of wear. What I have noticed is that with the latch attached and the door open I can simulate the door being closed and the outside latch will work properly. The door latch cam pushes the relase and I can move the door catch from the 12 O'clock position to the 3 O'clock position. So I closed the door and from the inside with my hand i pushed on the release that the door latch cam would normally push to release the door. This took a lot of pressure and the door actually pops open. when I used the inside door latch, the door unlocks and opens smoothly. Any ideas on what is going on here. '74 914 2.0L Thanks........darryl |
scotty914 |
Nov 19 2004, 09:37 AM
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suby torque rules Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 20-July 03 From: maryland, the land of 25 year Member No.: 924 |
needs grease and lube job
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SLITS |
Nov 19 2004, 09:42 AM
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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 door latch assembly - clean with ?(brake cleaner) - lube with lithium grease - reinstall. It can be removed with everything in place tho it is a PITA.
OR Look at the backside of the outside latch - is the mounting ear or ? starting to break? |
Joe Ricard |
Nov 19 2004, 10:27 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Lubing might fix it. I hope it does. The other possibility is the plastic piece on the handle (part that does the pushing) is getting weak. When you pull the outside door handle off to lube it see if the two side strips of the plastic pusher bow outward easily.
If you can stick your finger into the hole where the door handle resides. see how hard it is to push the lever in with the tip of your finger. Shouldn't take much effort if it does then more cleaning and lubing of the entire door lock and latch assembly is required. |
markb |
Nov 19 2004, 10:38 AM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
It does sound like the plastic piece is bending under the pressure of the latch. It may not be broken, just bending. Check & replace if needed. Lube the he!! out of everything before reinstalling. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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redshift |
Nov 19 2004, 10:48 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
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basenji7 |
Nov 19 2004, 11:22 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 20-April 04 From: dallas, tx Member No.: 1,953 |
Weekend task:
remove the lock assembly thorough cleaning thorough lubing the plastic cam latch is bowing when the door is closed. When the door is open it does not bow and it pushes the lock release. The amount of pressure needed when using my finger does seem high. I will first clean and lube. If that does not work, I will then replace the plastic latch cam. the whole thing is not very complicated so I'm hoping that cleaning and lubing will take care of it. Thanks everyone. Darryl |
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