I think I figured out what's causing the sporadic trouble. It seems like tugging on the door handle to make sure the door is locked is the culprit. If I just leave the handle go after locking, I never have a problem unlocking, but if I tug on the handle once or twice, it acts up when I go to unlock. I'll definitely try out your advice, David. Thank you!! Tony, vin 2586 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@...> wrote: > > 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 > > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/