gpchris Posted March 11, 2011 Report Posted March 11, 2011 WTF, I change my oil and then my door handles dont work.. I don't even know what to do.. Take my seat out and cut the friggen panel off? Quote
Jonpro03 Posted March 12, 2011 Report Posted March 12, 2011 You don't have to cut it off. Remove the two large screws by the handle and the plastic around the other smaller screws will just break. Quote
jman093 Posted March 12, 2011 Report Posted March 12, 2011 I had a door on my old Lumina the outside door handle got out of adjustment and it was pulling on the latch just slightly at all times so the door was unable to be unlocked as you can't unlock a door when the handle is being pulled. I had to break off the outside door handle and pulled on the rod to get it open. Quote
gpchris Posted March 12, 2011 Author Report Posted March 12, 2011 I tried fucking with it but no go. Outside handle feels weird, inside handle feels weird. Ive tried everything I can think of but it won't open.. Any ideas? It's driving me crazy. Quote
Bake82 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Posted March 14, 2011 I remember this happened on my old TGP. I remember being able to pry the door panel off as best I could with the door shut. I was able to finally get into the door rods and play with them. I can't remember exactly what I did but I know it's possible to be done. Have to get any pieces of the door panel off that you can. You may be SOL and have to break apart the door panel or door handle to get into the rods but hopefully you have skinny arms and can get into it. Quote
gpchris Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Posted March 18, 2011 I got it open earlier in the week. It was fine for days but then today it stuck again. I think it was because i locked it manually from the button inside. Doesnt seem to stick when i use the power locks.. Whats up with that? Have any ideas guys? Quote
AL Posted March 19, 2011 Report Posted March 19, 2011 Lock solenoid... Mine seized up in the 91... Pain in the dick to get the door open without damaging anything Quote
gpchris Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Posted March 19, 2011 Lock solenoid? The actuator? It seems to be working correctly. Weird thing is it opens fine until i use the key or button to unlock/lock it. If i do that both door handles feel completely loose. I have to go under the door panel and manually unlatch it and after i pop the door open that way the door handles work again. Basically i have to use my keyless entry or the door handles will go dead. Im so confused. All the rods seem to be connected, nothing looks bent or broken. I ordered a new latch assembly. Maybe i should replace the actuator while im in there? Quote
5speedz34 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Posted March 22, 2011 I've had this happen on basically every W that I've owned. It's a massive PITA. Quote
gpchris Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Posted March 23, 2011 Alright i got my new latch today. I went to put it in and discovered the one i ordered was for a second gen *face palm*.. So i need help finding one for my gen1 asap! My door is currently being bungied... Quote
gpchris Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Posted March 23, 2011 Im desperate.. Im about to buy this off ebay Quote
AL Posted March 23, 2011 Report Posted March 23, 2011 PM Nunzi, white93z34, he has a parts car and he might be willing to sell the whole set up from it Quote
gpchris Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Posted March 24, 2011 Pm'd thanks man, I am so frustrated with this damn door. Tonight i drilled out all the rivets holding the assembly in then rushed to the hardware store to get bolts just to find out it was a gen2 latch.. Ugh. Im going to the dealer tomorrow, if they even have it ill probably buy it. I just hope its not over $100. Quote
AL Posted March 24, 2011 Report Posted March 24, 2011 Hopefully this info is accurate Front Door Latch 2 Door, Left 16628681 $56.41 Quote
gpchris Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Posted March 24, 2011 Awesome! Is that a gm part number? Also i think its considered the right side. Quote
AL Posted March 24, 2011 Report Posted March 24, 2011 Drivers side is left, Passenger side is right... That should be the GM part number, unless alldata is wrong, wait thats for a 96, lemme check out a 95 Quote
AL Posted March 24, 2011 Report Posted March 24, 2011 Same info, heres the right side (passenger) if you need it Front Door Latch 2 Door, right 16628680 $61.08 Quote
gpchris Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Posted March 24, 2011 Well the second gen latch i got is definitely a drivers side but it has "R" stamped all over it... Im confused. Drivers side definitely should be L. Quote
gpchris Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Posted March 24, 2011 Your the best! I'm in love with those prices Quote
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