| Author | Message | ||
     Howard Mandel (Howies96) New Member Username: Howies96 Post Number: 4 Registered: 03-2003 |
Guys, My Rear door is jammed closed. The handle is stuck in. I am can lock and unlock the door but it does not open. Has this happened to anyone else. I tried to get in there with a wire hanger but had no luck. Thanks, Howard | ||
| Rob Davison (Nosivad_bor) Senior Member Username: Nosivad_bor Post Number: 231 Registered: 02-2003 |
pry the green oval off the back and spary it with lube. then push on the linkage. keep it lubed with silicone grease or something that wont dry up. rd | ||
| Howard Mandel (Howies96) New Member Username: Howies96 Post Number: 6 Registered: 03-2003 |
Thanks Rob I will try that. Howard | ||
| Mike Pelechaty (Tonga) New Member Username: Tonga Post Number: 19 Registered: 03-2003 |
I just did that very thing a couple days ago. There's a little indent in the housing that allows you to pry off the LR symbol on the latch assembly. I used wd40 on the linkage and after manipulating it briefly the latch freed itself. Rob's silicone grease idea is an excellent preventative measure. | ||
| dareDVL (Daredvl) New Member Username: Daredvl Post Number: 13 Registered: 03-2003 |
I used WD40 as well, I just soaked it from behind without removing the logo or anything. Then using a screwdriver I just moved the latch up and down. After it soaked for like 5 mins it was good and slippery and felt like new. Hasn't froze up since. | ||
| John Cronin (Jec) Member Username: Jec Post Number: 43 Registered: 02-2003 |
Also grease the actual latch and striker plate - you'll remove that extra friction from the system and it will make the door easier to unlatch. Ours bound up after 2 weeks of continuous dusty desert driving. | ||
| Richard StSauveur (Budsaint) New Member Username: Budsaint Post Number: 3 Registered: 03-2003 |
Remove the LR symbol and with your tongue begin licking the shit out of it. After 10-15 minutes, it should catch and release freely. Works like a charm. Bud |
