Miles Posted December 25, 2001 Share Posted December 25, 2001 The drivers doorlock will not stay in the unlocked position. I have to turn the key while pulling on the door handle to unlock the door. If I unlock it and remove the key the door goes back into a locked mode. Also, to get out I have to hold the lock knob up while pulling the interior door handle. Thanks Miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Shasteen Posted December 25, 2001 Share Posted December 25, 2001 First off; are you talking about your Z(?) or another car...manual door lock or power door locks? Kevin, (Yea,Still an Inliner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted December 25, 2001 Author Share Posted December 25, 2001 OOps This is a 72 240Z with manual locks. Thanks Miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted December 26, 2001 Share Posted December 26, 2001 DOOR LOCK PROBLEM: EITHER YOUR DOOR LINKAGE IS DISCONNECTED OR THE KEY ASSEMBLY TUMBLERS FELL OUT. YOU WILL HAVE TO OPEN THE DOOR PANEL TO CHECK IT OUT. ALOHA, SUNNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted January 7, 2002 Author Share Posted January 7, 2002 Found the problem. A small spring in the lock plunger mechanism is missing. The spring allows the door plunger to stay in the up (unlocked) position or the down (locked position). The lock plunger was designed so that if the spring falls out or breaks the lock will fail in a secure mode i.e., it stays locked unless you keep the key turned or hold the plunger up. The spring looks like the spring part of a safety pin. It appears that I will have to remove the door latch mechanism from the door to replace the spring. Looks like a pain to work on. Miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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