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EricV (Bender2033)
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Username: Bender2033

Post Number: 197
Registered: 08-2002
Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 10:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Hello,

The cargo door on my 1996 Disco is stuck closed ... the exterior handle is in the "up position". I'm guessing (hoping) this can be resolved by taking off the door panel from the inside.

Thanks!
 

Robert Sublett (Rubisco98)
Senior Member
Username: Rubisco98

Post Number: 955
Registered: 04-2002
Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 10:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Pop off the LR green oval, saturate with PB Blaster or equivalent, work back and forth, open and close the door as much as you like..
 

EricV (Bender2033)
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Username: Bender2033

Post Number: 198
Registered: 08-2002
Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 11:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Ok thanks Robert I'll give that a go!
 

Chad Meyer (Ccdm3)
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Username: Ccdm3

Post Number: 124
Registered: 07-2002
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2003 - 01:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Mine did the same thing. Stick a screwdriver up there and pry the handle back and then it will open for you. Then do as Robert suggested to make sure it never happens again.
 

EricV (Bender2033)
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Username: Bender2033

Post Number: 199
Registered: 08-2002
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2003 - 08:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Right On! That did the trick! Thanks Robert, Chad and Dweb!

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