92' Door latch cables
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92' Door latch cables
I have a '92 club wagon and the back doors won't open. I replaced the cables in the side door and fixed it and now its fun with the back doors. My question is for the left-hand door. Does it take a cable or a clip? The parts store only shows the cables for the right-hand door.
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The rear right-hand door took the repair kit from NAPA. However the drivers side rear door take a long cable like the one in the kit and a super long cable (to reach the top of the door to the latch there). Noone lists this part. Is this a dealer only item? I'm getting tired of driving around with the door panel off to reach in there to pull the cable to open the door 
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I first saw your post when it was originally added---not sure what you were seeking so I simply avoided replying---didn't really understand what you were seeking.
The individual cables leading from the handle to upper and lower latches tend to be replaceable in some instances, other times they come as part of the assembly and cannot be ordered separately from a dealer. Contact someone like NAPA etc or even the dealership to see what can be had individually.
There is an outfit selling superb replacement door latch cables if you're willing to spend the money: Store :: Hydraulic Hose & Fittings | Mako Hose and Rubber Co. | South Florida
Another option is cruising the salvage yards for needed parts. I've found quite a few very solid complete latch assemblies and re-used them without any issue.
The individual cables leading from the handle to upper and lower latches tend to be replaceable in some instances, other times they come as part of the assembly and cannot be ordered separately from a dealer. Contact someone like NAPA etc or even the dealership to see what can be had individually.
There is an outfit selling superb replacement door latch cables if you're willing to spend the money: Store :: Hydraulic Hose & Fittings | Mako Hose and Rubber Co. | South Florida
Another option is cruising the salvage yards for needed parts. I've found quite a few very solid complete latch assemblies and re-used them without any issue.
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Try this place. They have metal fittings that replace the plastic ones that are fused to the cable. The plastic dry rots over time and disintegrates.
To replace them, use a utility knife to remove any remaining plastic from the cable, slide the new fitting on the cable (using the wire as an access area) and move the fitting down the cable to the appropriate location and crimp it into place. A fence tool works great for the crimping. Just be sure not to overtighten the fitting so that the wire inside the cable won't move.
The left side door and the left rear door can be aggravating because you have to bend some rather thick metal on the latch to get the fitting installed. I wound up having to buy an entire latch/cable assembly from the Ford dealership for one of them ($78 "on sale".)
Try this place. They have metal fittings that replace the plastic ones that are fused to the cable. The plastic dry rots over time and disintegrates.
To replace them, use a utility knife to remove any remaining plastic from the cable, slide the new fitting on the cable (using the wire as an access area) and move the fitting down the cable to the appropriate location and crimp it into place. A fence tool works great for the crimping. Just be sure not to overtighten the fitting so that the wire inside the cable won't move.
The left side door and the left rear door can be aggravating because you have to bend some rather thick metal on the latch to get the fitting installed. I wound up having to buy an entire latch/cable assembly from the Ford dealership for one of them ($78 "on sale".)
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Without offense to seriously motivated DIY upgrading factory parts........
These cables are easily replaced with new and vastly improved new assemblies that will outlast almost any vehicle they're installed. Despite a few years where disintegrating plastic ferrules were more wide spread the real-world experience with failed cables is its fairly rare.
I open and close my barn doors far more often in one week than the typical van owner does in a full year. My 2003 E250's doors with all original parts still works just fine. Then again I occasionally lube and check all door latches which might contribute to this.
These cables are easily replaced with new and vastly improved new assemblies that will outlast almost any vehicle they're installed. Despite a few years where disintegrating plastic ferrules were more wide spread the real-world experience with failed cables is its fairly rare.
I open and close my barn doors far more often in one week than the typical van owner does in a full year. My 2003 E250's doors with all original parts still works just fine. Then again I occasionally lube and check all door latches which might contribute to this.
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