Sliding Door Will Not Lock ??

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Nov 4, 2009 | 07:58 AM

Rod Bender

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Sliding Door Will Not Lock ??

I have electric locks, but not keyless. I can hit the elec 'lock' button on the driver door, and all lock ***** go down. But if I turn the outside handle on the slider door, it opens.

I can use my key on that slider to lock it, but same thing, when I turn the handle it opens. Any thoughts as to why this is happening? Something inside is not actually locking. It looks to be from visual appearance with the **** going down, but it will not lock...

Appreciate any input on this, Greg

Nov 8, 2009 | 12:41 PM

Rod Bender

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.......... Anyone ?

Nov 8, 2009 | 01:38 PM

gearloose1

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Open up the inside door trim panel, take a scope / light and look inside to see what is not working.

Chances are, there is corrosion (you don't tell us age etc.) so penetrating oil and elbow grease...

Nov 8, 2009 | 01:46 PM

Rod Bender

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Thanks Gear,

Will do it this week sometime. It's a 91 club, 5.0 with 85k. super clean inside and out. Was stored the past 8 years...

Nov 19, 2009 | 10:41 AM

Desert Goat Herder

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I've got the same problem with my 91 E-250 but haven't really looked into it as i have bigger problems with the engine. Post up what you find some others can learn.

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