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I also got a lock ? The lock on the outside that you put the key in ;well there is a little hole on the end of the door were you can re.move the allen screw to remove it.WELL i can't get them out !!!! Can i drill it and maybe put a screw to hold the new one in place ?

 

well I guess I'm luck, my truck has locks on both sides. with a little welding and grinding my locks are good as new. good luck fred, I had similar problems with mine. my passenger side cylinder is toast after I took the drill to it. at least the outside handle works now. anybody have a spare sitting around they would like to sell?

 

The repro parts warehouses sell lock cylinders. Check out this thread, https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...nd-or-key.html.

 

Yes, you should be able to.

 

Yes....eventually!

Those allen screws are hardened, so go to COSTCO and buy the 30 pack of drill bits. See post #9 and look at the first picture down.

I tried to do the same thing and it was a nightmare. I ended up drilling and retapping the the threads. I had to cut the door open as shown to get to it.

I would strongly recommend that you put a drop of a 50/50 mix of acetone and automatic transmission fluid on that and let it soak overnight then continue to try with the allen wrench. A GOOD allen wrench (remember if you get a Craftsman at Sears you can take it back if it strips. I'd buy about 4 or 5 maybe one or two with a "T" handle)

 

Ok, I looked at it today. Neither handle opens the door even if I operate them together.

There is no key lock on the door (drivers)

I can feel the mechanism move under that piece that looks like a belt loop when I operate the handles but the bolt does not move.

Next step I guess is taking the whole thing out to see whats wrong.

 

And you've tried to push the inside handle in both directions to get the door open?

Ok it's broken!

 

Yes, I've pushed it up and down by itself and in combo with the outside handle.

 

Ok, it's broken!

When you get it out if youcan't see right off the bat what's happening, take a few pics and post them.
And you're lucky. If you have to replace it, you won't need to get one with an exterior lock

 

He's also lucky in that I might have the regular lock latch mechanism and we're not that far away from each other. I'll check tomorrow.

 

Thanks Julie, which BTW is my GF's name but she knows nothing about this stuff.


Great Ilya thanks

 

Okay... I got the thing removed. I don't really see anything broken, but the bolt doesn't seem to move.

<a href="http://s1011.photobucket.com/albums/af240/hutchiebaby/?action=view&current=mytruckLock.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af240/hutchiebaby/mytruckLock.jpg" border="0" alt="my truck lock"></a>

 

So the #1 bar moves but the #2 bar attached to the bolt does not. I tried turning the lock #3 both ways with no luck.

Also, the window handle is off and it looks like someone snapped off the square spindle the handle goes on.

 

Your lock mechanism is locked with a key. The latch mechanism you show is the "coveted" lock latch mechanism from a 5 Star Extra Cab (deluxe) truck. Can you please post a picture of your driver's side door?

If you don't have a hole for the lock cylinder in the driver's side door directly below the handle, then I'm thinking that the lock latch mechanism in your truck was replaced. The existing latch was likely removed from another door while it was still "locked" through the lock cylinder. #3 is where the shaft of the lock cylinder would go. Did you try turning the larger square hole above #3? That's the door handle shaft hole. Turn #3 either way and then turn the larger square hole. #2 should move as you turn the larger square hole.

As for your window regulator, you'll need to replace it. There may be shaft repair kits available. There are also rebuilt window regulators available, but I have several used ones in perfect working order much cheaper.

Can you make it home on your lunch during the week? I can check out your lock then if you don't get it going (and look through your parts).