Notices
1968-Present E-Series Van/Cutaway/Chassis Econolines. E150, E250, E350, E450 and E550

Sliding Door Will Not Lock ??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 07:58 AM
  #1  
Rod Bender's Avatar
Rod Bender
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Question 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
 
Reply
Old Nov 8, 2009 | 12:41 PM
  #2  
Rod Bender's Avatar
Rod Bender
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
.......... Anyone ?
 
Reply
Old Nov 8, 2009 | 01:38 PM
  #3  
gearloose1's Avatar
gearloose1
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 6,127
Likes: 6
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...
 
Reply
Old Nov 8, 2009 | 01:46 PM
  #4  
Rod Bender's Avatar
Rod Bender
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
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...
 
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2009 | 10:41 AM
  #5  
Desert Goat Herder's Avatar
Desert Goat Herder
New User
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Lucerne Valley, CA
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.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:00 AM.