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Topic: drivers side door
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Neb
Journeyman Posts: 15
From: Sasakwa, OK, USA
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 12-21-2005 10:03 PM
 
Hello, Well two days after getting the cat, the drivers side door will not open. Door lock sort of acts like it is in between locked and unlocked. Also, when trying to open it from outside the latch has no resistance. It just pushes in like it is not "catching" anything. I guess it will be off with the door panel. Is there an easy way or "trick" to getting it off without tearing it up? Attached with clips? Remember, door is closed. Any other advice?Thanks!! ------------------
70 351 Cougar
68 289 Mustang
70 340 Challenger R/T
65 H.D. Panhead Chopper
8 Kids, 1 Wife, No Peace
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2835
From: Burlington, Iowa
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 12-21-2005 10:22 PM
Sounds like the linkage inside the door came apart. Never been into a cougar door though.Someone will be here who can help though I'm sure.
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427Fastback
Gearhead Posts: 530
From: N.Vancouver.B.C
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 12-22-2005 04:37 AM
I have seen this before on numerous cars.Door latch gets stuck between locked and un-locked.If i am correct the door lock button also feels like it is not coming up all the way when you pull it up...In a fairly rapid and stern motion keep trying the door lock button and it will eventually come up all the way and you will be able to open the door.. Latch is probably the same as Mustang... Cory ------------------
68 Fastback 427MR 4 spd.Deluxe interior,8000 tach,140 speedo,am/fm,tilt.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-22-2005 06:44 PM
If the above doesn't work:What I've done before in this situation is roll the window down and look inside the window opening with a flash light and trip the latch open with a stiff wire or long thin screwdriver. {some cars have better access than others} Then take off the panel until you fix the problem because it will happen again until you do. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-04-2006 09:20 AM
quote:
Originally posted by 427Fastback:
Latch is probably the same as Mustang...
Yes, it is!
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