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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 05:08 PM
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Driver door wont unlock

My 1999 Explorer driver side door is getting stuck sometimes. It will lock and unlock with the remote but when the door is closed than you lock the door is when it stays locked. You can pull the handle to get the door open but something just doesnt feel right about it. Can someone tell me where I can sooe a diagram of tell me how to get the door panel off without breaking anything so I can take a look inside.
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Paul
 
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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I also have a '99 that is starting to have the same problem. I sprayedd the crap out of it with some WD40, & it seemed to help a little. I noticed a spring by the locking mechanism, where it attaches to the Nader pin, & it seems to be loose or broken partially.

I had a tough time opening the door a week ago....left my keys in the car & used the keypad on the door, it took about 8-10 times to get the door open.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 06:33 PM
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Lots of posts on this problem...try a search.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 06:54 AM
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The springs inside the latch tend to break and then the latch gets stuck. Replace the latch while you are still able to open the door.
 
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