Had to order a door lock actuator...

kennith

kennith

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Apr 22, 2004
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The in-cabin bits weren't behaving properly. The handle was a little loose anyway, so I ordered a new actuator and a cable to go with it.

Here's the fucked up part:

I'd already laid the Dynamat before I realized that I hadn't installed the "elbow locking mechanism".

I cut the shape of the hole out nicely, making sure I was able to wrap a bit of the mat around the edges. When I attempted to install the aforementioned "courtesy annoyance peg", I noted that the mechanism didn't function as it should.

It was no surprise, as I'd frequently remove the panels for trips, in case I needed easy access. I'm sure no end of dust got in there. I'm also constantly opening and closing that door. I'd say thirteen years is pretty good for a bunch of plastic crap.

I'd already completely eliminated all the factory wax in the bottom of the door and sprayed new Waxoyl in there. With my new actuator and cable, I won't have to fiddle with the handle anymore, and I can install these new panels knowing everything in there is good.

Well, except the window regulator. I'm sure it will fail within a month of finishing everything up. It's fine now, but I know how these things work...:rofl:

I think this was a very helpful post, and I'm sure you all enjoyed skipping to the end.

Cheers,

Kennith
 
kennith

kennith

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Apr 22, 2004
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North Carolina
I bought it from AB. I could have bought it from a number of sellers, but it was late at night, and I knew it needed it then.

It would have been better to buy from one of the vendors here, but I tend to be forgetful, so I wanted to get it done right then.

Cheers,

Kennith
 
kennith

kennith

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Apr 22, 2004
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North Carolina
Fuck.

One of you buggers could have reminded me that I've got to fuck with the window frame to get this done.:banghead:

The unsealed Jaguar is taking up the shop, and it'll be unpredictably raining here for days. So, there's no telling when I'll be able to do it.

There's also the issue of removing even more mat (that I installed perfectly only a week ago), and trying not to damage seals and things that have been in the weather for over a decade.

It might just be worth living without the stupid button until something properly breaks, and keeping this other actuator as a spare to use when that eventually happens.

That said, it's not just the interior cable loosening things up in there. It's the same way on the outside. The damned thing is just plain worn out.

Fuck.

Cheers,

Kennith
 
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