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post Nov 13 2018, 09:00 PM
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When locking the driver's side door, and holding the flap to close the door, it just bounces back and doesn't lock, and so wondering where the problem is?
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post Nov 13 2018, 09:13 PM
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I thought you had to close door, lock with key?
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post Nov 13 2018, 09:22 PM
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PS you always had to lock it, and slam the door shut. End of story, but as I recall the DS you locked it, and then held the flap till it closed, but in this case the body shop must have botched something up?
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post Nov 13 2018, 09:39 PM
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hmm, i thought it was always with a key, too
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post Nov 13 2018, 09:41 PM
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Check the door jam receiver part. Sometimes the lever is in wrong position.
Used to happen to my vw bug.
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post Nov 13 2018, 09:43 PM
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And You don't need key to lock door !
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post Nov 14 2018, 09:03 AM
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Seriously guys? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) You must lock the drivers door with a key. It's not broke! It's made that way, so you don't lock your keys in the car!!
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post Nov 14 2018, 09:14 AM
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QUOTE(TheCabinetmaker @ Nov 14 2018, 07:03 AM) *

Seriously guys? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) You must lock the drivers door with a key. It's not broke! It's made that way, so you don't lock your keys in the car!!

Really ? Go try it. I lock my door Without key every time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Nov 14 2018, 09:23 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The psg door will lock w/o holding the handle but the driver will lock w/o the key. My 76, 73 & 70 do anyways! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Nov 14 2018, 09:24 AM
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Thanks Kent !
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post Nov 14 2018, 09:28 AM
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Nov 14 2018, 07:23 AM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The psg door will lock w/o holding the handle but the driver will lock w/o the key. My 76, 73 & 70 do anyways! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Same with my 75 and previous 73.
Try it...... I've owned 914's since the late 70's and they've always worked this way.
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post Nov 14 2018, 09:31 AM
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QUOTE(TheCabinetmaker @ Nov 14 2018, 07:03 AM) *

Seriously guys? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) You must lock the drivers door with a key. It's not broke! It's made that way, so you don't lock your keys in the car!!

I taught a old dog a new trick. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Nov 15 2018, 08:47 AM
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QUOTE(partwerks @ Nov 13 2018, 07:00 PM) *

When locking the driver's side door, and holding the flap to close the door, it just bounces back and doesn't lock, and so wondering where the problem is?

Here's the pic per your pm. You want the lever in this position.Attached Image
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post Nov 15 2018, 09:06 AM
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the catching mechanism is dirty, you will have to remove it and clean. It is getting stuck midway between open and locked that is what is doing it. An easy repair once you remove the door panel


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post Nov 15 2018, 09:12 PM
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It is in that position. I was also told by a second person it might just need cleaned.
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