Driver side door cannot open...

[jasonlel]

Hi guys....

Now my FD driver side door cannot be open from inside or outside... Any idea and solution? Now Im worry how the door going to be open before it can be fix...

 

[aiM]

wahh... got you rx7 already eh? this saturday nite can go jalan with me huh?

 

[jasonlel]

Hi guys....

Now my FD driver side door cannot be open from inside or outside... Any idea and solution? Now Im worry how the door going to be open before it can be fix...

Ok, now I manage to open the door. But after much checking,I peep throught the hole from inside the door panel, I'm able to see how the lock lever works. I notice that when i use the key to lock, the lever will pull the rod up (lock). But when I try to unlock using the key, the lever did not push the rod down (unlock). Why is this so? Is my rod out of position? Rod too short?

I was told that the rod connecting to the lock have to be place outter side of the lower screw. See my picture below.... But even thou I try to position the rod to the outter screw I'm not able to put the handle back in place and I notice the rod holder wont be able to catch the rod too. Anyone can help?

 

[aiM]

hmm.... /me thinking.. i need to see that thing and take the feeling.. when u going back to jb???

 

[jasonlel]

hmm.... /me thinking.. i need to see that thing and take the feeling.. when u going back to jb???

Aiseh... after my last try, what u told me is bogus la... hahaha

The real problem is the rod connecting to the lock is weak, thus when unlocking the door, instead of "pushing" the rod down, the rod is flexing and in actual fact not completely pushing the rod down. Guess I need a new placement.

Another thing is I suspect my remote looking "GUN" arent working too.

Looks like 2 in 1 package.....

Last but not least, thanks for Glen tips too... :p :p

 

[phat7]

i jason,

I had the same problem some time ago. I replaced it with an aftermarket solenoid. The drawback is that the solenoid is not an exact fit therefore its pretty "tight" to unlock with key. Can be done but you go through 1 key a month as it bends due to excessive force. Let me know if there's anything else you need help with.

 

[jasonlel]

i jason,

I had the same problem some time ago. I replaced it with an aftermarket solenoid. The drawback is that the solenoid is not an exact fit therefore its pretty "tight" to unlock with key. Can be done but you go through 1 key a month as it bends due to excessive force. Let me know if there's anything else you need help with.

phat7,
Your term "aftermarket solenoid" is what the local ppl refer it as the central locking "gun"?

 

[aiM]

yup, that central lock solenoid also called locking gun.

 

[jasonlel]

Hi guys....

Now my FD driver side door cannot be open from inside or outside... Any idea and solution? Now Im worry how the door going to be open before it can be fix...

Yo guys.... and gals...

Finally took half a day for me to install the door mechanism bought over from Glen. Ofcourse there are a few hip cup during the process but all when well.... Took out the door panel, then the window guide and remove the door lock. Installation is in reverse order....

For now everything is as good as new... able to close the door easier than before... I also lub both side of the exterior door handle.