Date:         Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:45:10 -0700
Reply-To:     Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Issue with door lock
Comments: To: Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca>
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On 4/16/2010 8:58 AM Alistair Bell wrote:

> oh, few more things...
>
> still good idea to pull lock barrel, but it may be a problem outside of
> the barrel, in the part that "interfaces' with latch.
>
> I'd take the handle off (you do know about hidden screw behind door
> weather strip don't you?)

Maybe.

> and see how key in lock works with handle off
> door. Then fiddle around with locking button etc and see what's what.

Thanks!

My son works for the local lock and safe company and does a lot of work on
car doors and ignitions. I've roped him in to come this Sunday and have a
whack at this. Any knowledge I can gather about these locks and locking
mechanisms will be helpful to him.

--
Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
Bend, OR
KG6RCR