Date:         Fri, 25 Jul 1997 09:02:21 -0400
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Flynn <mflynn@SHENTEL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Stuck Door Lock

>
> I unlocked the driver side door with the key, though the lock pull
> didn't return to the full top position before I pulled on the door
> handle.  The result? - one stuck door lock.
>
> I have pulled the door panel back and tried moving things from the
> inside, to no avail, even after gallons of WD-40.
>
> Anyone out there experience a problem like this?  What's the fix.
>



My situation was that the key wouldn't unlock or lock the driver's door.

Easy fix:  took the lock & key to a good locksmith.  $18 later, works
like a charm.

--
Mark Flynn
Winchester, VA
86 Synchro

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