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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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door lock does not work

I have replaced all little plastic clips still acts like something is stoping the key lock with door open key lock works fine I want to just shoot this door
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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We need more info.
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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What do u need
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 03:44 PM
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Key does not pop lock up all the way then when you push botton to open lock pin goes back down you have to open with pressure on key and push button at the same time
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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Sounds like your striker may be way out of adjustment. Watch closely as you close door. Does the door lift when you close it?
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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Yes it goes up
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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Drop the striker down in 1/4" incriments and keep trying.
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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There was a thread on this before, I had to take my passenger side door panel off with the door shut one time, and all I did was lube the lock and its componets. It also did it to the drivers side but I was able to get the door open and there is a little vent on the door by the striker and took that off and lubed everything from there. Haven't had any problems in two years.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 12:47 AM
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I took everything apart clean and lubed gona try new pins and adjust striker how do you adjust hinges if they are outa wack
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 07:00 AM
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You need to partially remove the kick panel the get at the bolts.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 08:52 AM
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Bet your pins and bushings are toast. Try lifting the end corner of the door with it open and see if you feel free play.

Adjusting the striker is a temporary fix for now.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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Drivers door has new pins but still off need to adjust the door
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