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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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locking mechanism??
The locks are not working correctly on the wife's '97 Expy. I have the panel off and I found a clip laying at the bottom. The lock moves with the "lock/unlock" switch but not enough for the door to be opened. Anyone know where I can get a diagram of what the inside of that door looks like?
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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Could have a weak actuator.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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I would get a Haynes Manuel at the parts store. Some people think they are inferior to some kind of ford service manual but I have learned a lot from them. I think chapter 11 has some info on door locks.
 
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Can the actuators be rebuilt or is it not worth the time? Just look for a used one?
 
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You can find them fairly cheap on ebay.
 
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I would try adding some lube to any of the linkage that may be binding first.
 
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