Sounds like you've already determined the lower latching pawl is no longer connected to the door (handle) release? If parts are required I'd try a wrecking yard or this list for used parts. If the latching pawl is still connected to the handle release this behavior can be caused by a lack of lubrication of the lower latching pawl. The pawl remains down in the "release" position. Happens most often for me in cold weather, when some moisture freezes in that lower section. Check to see if the latching pawl is still connected to the door handle release, and if so try some spray lube and exercise it until it's free. Sometimes I get moisture freezing the outside handle release itself, which also needs some lube. Welcome to the list. Great name!
Angus Gordon Bainbridge Island WA
On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 11:11 PM, Angus Johnston <angusjohnston@shaw.ca>wrote: > 83 watercooled westy. Driver's door lock mechanism is playing up. > Door will not close - period. Seems like the issue is the catch > (latch?) mechanism (the bit that 'clicks' on to the door spindle and > that is triggered by the outside handle finger latch) - it's not > sticking up to latch the swivel mechanism in place when the door is > shut. Not sure if I'm describing this well or using non-standard > terms, but can anyone offer some advice for fixing? Can't see any > new parts for this on Gwesty, Bus Depot, etc., so hoping this can be > fixed. > > Thanks a lot guys, > > Angus > |
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