Passenger side lock malfunction...

[Jayru 17]

Hey all,

 

So I've got this weird issue with my passenger side door lock. Wondering if anyone has experienced it and knows how to fix it...

 

When you lock the passenger side door, it can be unlocked by simply pushing the door handle button from the outside 3 times.

 

1st time you hear a click, 2nd time the door clicks off the striker but doesn't unlatch fully, and the third time the door simply pops open!

 

What's happening here?:helpsmilie:

[69RestoRod 10]

Sounds like the latch is getting hung up. Have you tried lubricating it? Might have to remove it and clean it out with brake cleaner and then relube it. I've washed tons of crap out of a few latches.

[Jayru 17]

So you think it's not fully latching because it's gunked up? You're talking about the latch/striker not the key cylinder right?

[69RestoRod 10]

Yeah the latch is exposed and the passenger side isn't used nearly as often as the driver's. It's pretty easy to remove once the door panel is off. Just 3 rod clips and 3 screws.