Re: Driver Door doesn't close properly

Posted by Paul E. Gallagher On 2009/6/28 19:38:52

Turbo or anyone else: The lock assembly froze completely and I could not open the door at all.

I clicked the inside and outside handles until the faulty spring finally went back into place and the door opened. Phew!

I have a printed copy of the Service Manual and I was able to remove the trim panel - no problem.

I removed all the screws holding the lock assembly in, but the window runway ( window channel?) is preventing the lock assembly from coming out of the hole, and dropping down as the manual shows. The manual says to remove the trim panel (ok), window stop (ok) and the rear runway retainer screw. The last one I can't figure out. Do I have to take the window out?

I can feel the spring right behind the star wheel (on the inside of the door) is loose or broken) and that is preventing the lock from working.

Any help? and if I get it out, the source for a new lock assembly or repair?