[DML] Re: Unlocking issue

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

A common reason for it to be difficult to unlock the door is that the
latching linkage is out-of-adjustment. There must be NO preload from
the latch rod on the lock or you will not be able to unlock the latch.
The only fix it to open the door, lubricate everything, and then go
through the latching and lock adjustment procedure. I recomend
removing the latches from inside the doors to clean and relubricate
them before adjusting. Beware of the sharp edges of the S/S inside hte
doors. They are razor-sharp. Cover them with duct tape if you have to.
You also have to make sure the anchor pins are properly adjusted and
both latches hit the second locking position simultainiously.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757




--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Anthony Tuski" <metabee01@...> wrote:
>
> 
>    Hi guys,
> 
>    I've had my D for about 4 month now. The power locks have never
> worked since I've owned it, but I don't mind leaving them dead.
> However for he past few weeks I've had the occasional problem of the
> doors refusing to unlock at first when I use the key. Not all the
> time, but just every once in awhile either the driver side or
> passenger side will give me trouble. Usually if I turn the key the
> opposite direction once or twice and then back, it will allow the door
> to unlock, but on Friday night the driver's side gave me a HECK of a
> time unlocking. I had to eventually go in through the passenger's side
> and use force to unlock the driver's side with the inside switch. Any
> idea what the problem could be? The weather has started to turn colder
> around here, and I'm wondering if that has any bearing on things.
> Could it be the linkage just needs some extra lubrication?
> 
>  Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks!
> 
>     Tony, vin 2586
>






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