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Unable to unlock /open driver's door 200 1982

posted by  someone claiming to be beastdriver on  Sun Feb 16 13:22 CST 2003 [RELATED]

My '75 245 has had a problem with the drivers door not latching when it is cold and wet. Then sometimes it will stick or jam closed. If you can get inside, and think the door is actually unlocked, try to hold the latch in the open position and give a good shove on the door with your shoulder. If the door is jammed, this should get it open.

Other times this same car, has the drivers door locking mechanism binding. It can be freed by:
Turning the key as you would to unlock the door and hold pressure against the lock.
Lift the door handle and release quickly.
Release pressure on the door lock (turn the key back to upright).
Repeat a couple of times. This seems to jam the binding lock into cooperation. Good luck






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