Door lock

Rustinmotion · Jan 20th, 2022, 18:51

Driver's door won't open from outside, key turns and lits the internal button but pushing the button that's part of the handle does nothing, I can't see what's supposed to happen or work out how it works
Any photos or diagrams of this mechanism? Any suggestions or fixes

c1800 · Jan 21st, 2022, 03:09

Welcome. Year and model is necessary for folks to offer help. And if you’ve had this problem before, or you did any related work prior to the fault becoming apparent. Also is the car new to you, or has it been working properly for some time until now?

Rustinmotion · Jan 24th, 2022, 17:15

It's a 66 Amazon wagon, had it 5 months, it's been fine up to now then stopped working, played around with the back of the handle and sprayed it with WD40 and it's back to working, last weekend it stopped working but a few sharp press and quick release of the button had it working
Either something is sticking or loose between the button and the lever that releases the latch

Army · Jan 24th, 2022, 18:34

In my experience the inside of doors often get wet. Things rust...

...when things start behaving as you describe it is probably best to dismantle - inspect - clean and replace any parts that can not be saved before things stop working again (which usually happens when it is least convenient)

Derek UK · Jan 25th, 2022, 14:16

Best to take off the door card so you can see what is going on with the mechanism. Lubrication is good. WD-40 isn't a lubricant. GT-85 is fine along with other proper maintenance sprays.

Jan 20th, 2022, 18:51	#1
Rustinmotion Senior Member Last Online: Today 20:57 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: MILTON KEYNES	Door lock Driver's door won't open from outside, key turns and lits the internal button but pushing the button that's part of the handle does nothing, I can't see what's supposed to happen or work out how it works Any photos or diagrams of this mechanism? Any suggestions or fixes

Jan 24th, 2022, 18:34	#4
Army marches on his stomach Last Online: Feb 11th, 2022 03:15 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Somewhere in the Netherlands	In my experience the inside of doors often get wet. Things rust... ...when things start behaving as you describe it is probably best to dismantle - inspect - clean and replace any parts that can not be saved before things stop working again (which usually happens when it is least convenient) __________________ 1961 Volvo PV544 the quick and easy in between project(!) 1981 Mercedes 300D <=> 230 diesel to petrol conversion project 1965 Series 2a Station Wagon mega build 1992 Mercedes 190E The car that works!

Jan 21st, 2022, 03:09	#2
c1800 Master Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 16:22 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alberta	Welcome. Year and model is necessary for folks to offer help. And if you’ve had this problem before, or you did any related work prior to the fault becoming apparent. Also is the car new to you, or has it been working properly for some time until now?

Jan 24th, 2022, 17:15	#3
Rustinmotion Senior Member Last Online: Today 20:57 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: MILTON KEYNES	It's a 66 Amazon wagon, had it 5 months, it's been fine up to now then stopped working, played around with the back of the handle and sprayed it with WD40 and it's back to working, last weekend it stopped working but a few sharp press and quick release of the button had it working Either something is sticking or loose between the button and the lever that releases the latch

Jan 25th, 2022, 14:16	#5
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Best to take off the door card so you can see what is going on with the mechanism. Lubrication is good. WD-40 isn't a lubricant. GT-85 is fine along with other proper maintenance sprays.

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