[DML] Re: Problems Installing Door Lock Actuators...Any Help?

["Matt Spittle" <supermatty@xxxxxxx>]

Hey there Patrick,

It really sounds like you need to do a little bit of adjustment to 
the door lock linkages.  The service manual outlines this procedure, 
but I only use it as a guideline.  If you spend half an hour or so, 
just adjusting the rods and seeing how it changes the locking 
behavior, you'll quickly figure out what needs to be done.  In any 
case, I DEFINITELY think that the procedure outlined in the service 
manual is a much better guide than the one posted in the service 
bulletins.

You have an early VIN like myself, and for me, it was just too 
difficult to get the frontal lock rod properly adjusted due to the 
amount of flexing (the z-shaped bar).  I took DMC Joe's advice and 
removed it, but you'll see that you need it in order to install 
DPNW's actuators!  The solution then, is to chop off the Z-bar and 
only use the section of it that connects between the pivoting part 
of the lock, and the part that attaches to the actuator's rod via 
the rod clamp.  

I can take pictures of my setup if you would like.  My locks (with 
or without actuators) work perfectly every time.  

Matt
#1604








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