Door won't open, outside handle won't open door |
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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 |
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. |
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