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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 |
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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? |
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