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Post by AR4CE on Jul 11, 2005 14:09:45 GMT -3
My driver door (97 TJ) has a stuck lock. When the door is open, the lock works fine. When the door is shut, i need to kick the door on the bottom at the same time as I unlock it, and it sometimes opens. Anyone have something like this before? I fighure its a misalignment somewhere, just not sure where.
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Post by jps4jeep on Jul 11, 2005 14:12:39 GMT -3
1 of 2 things
The actuator rod inside the door needs adjustment
or
On the end of the key cylinder, there is this super thin piece of metal the attaches to the actuator rod and then to the lock body, that piece of metal is held on with some cheesy clip, might be worn or bent. clip can fall off, but you said it works when open.
Most cost effective solution.... sledge hammer!
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Post by bchcky on Jul 11, 2005 14:19:47 GMT -3
Most cost effective solution.... sledge hammer! or just rock it with no doors ;D it is summer after all. and then just dont forget to fix it before the snow flies. |
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Post by AR4CE on Jul 11, 2005 15:06:44 GMT -3
I usually go doorless- just recently had some circumstances where the top and doors are on, and locks are needed.
I'll tear it apart this week and see
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Post by rockdaleTJ on Jul 12, 2005 14:48:58 GMT -3
i think its common, my driver side hasnt unlocked in 5 years.
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Post by JeepFan555 on Jul 13, 2005 10:17:04 GMT -3
Mine did that all the time but then I sprayed some silicone in there and everything now works. It seems to stick sometimes still but once I spray its all good.
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Post by AR4CE on Jul 13, 2005 14:56:15 GMT -3
I pulled the door skin off and everything works fine in there. I've found if I slam the door, It will align correctly. So, from now on, its door slammin!
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Post by AR4CE on Jul 14, 2005 9:42:58 GMT -3
Took a closer look---- one of the arms on the lock mechanism is broken-- Anyone ever change out the lock mechanism before?
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Post by jps4jeep on Jul 14, 2005 10:14:11 GMT -3
The key cylinder, or the Bear claw lock body? very easy either way. C clip holds the Cylinder in, the Lock body should be 3 torx head bolts, when re-installing it, snug the bolts down enough thatwhen you close the door, the lock mechanism can slide up or down a little to allign the bear claw. then slowly open the door, make sure no binding, then tighten them sucka's down!
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Post by AR4CE on Jul 14, 2005 13:57:07 GMT -3
Thanks john.- I was curious if they were seperate peices- i didnt want to have different keys.
Its the lock mechanism- one arm just fell apart. Hopefully all works out.
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Post by jerryhipp on Jul 14, 2005 21:56:03 GMT -3
good when your done with yours you can come over my house and help me with mine. i have the same exact scenario. ;D ;D
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Post by AR4CE on Jul 15, 2005 17:16:58 GMT -3
This sux. the door unlocks, but i can't open it from the outside. Jeep wants liek 70 bux for the part, and neither jeeps unlimited or quadtec has it.....  . |
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Post by jerryhipp on Jul 17, 2005 6:06:20 GMT -3
that sucks. but never be surprised about the dealer cost  . |
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Post by bluexj on Jul 17, 2005 7:43:37 GMT -3
Junk yard? I bet your key will open other jeeps. My ford ranger key opens by buddys 5.O Mustang. Go figure.
Chris
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