drivers door lock problem, ideas needed.

[wilgartw]

my locks and handles work correctly from the inside.

i can lock the door from the outside, then unlock it.

but...

if i lock it, pull the lever to check it is locked, then try to unlock it it will not unlock.

answers on a postcard please.

 

[Harlequin]

I have the same prob with my passenger door
but have been told its a simple fix as its the spring thats broken or gummed up with dirt
Part No.13 in diagram from VW Heritage
http://www.vwheritage.com/vwh/VW-Camper-Van-Parts/Bus-Parts-1968-79/Body/Cab-Doors/?templateID=vwh" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[noddy]

got same problem thanks for the pointer

 

[wilgartw]

anyone got a photo of said spring?

 

[paul]

Anyone ever fitted this spring?
Interested as i have the same problem!
Usually a thump on the door inline with the interior lock does the job

 

[Tiki-Al]

the locks can be a bit fiddly, had the same problem but now fixed.

what i suggest is you take the whole mech out of the doors and de-gunk and clean up, then add a shed load of wd-40.

i also found that things were easier if i didn't tighten everything back up to within an inch of it's life... i have a habit of doing that, a prime example are the black covers that surround the inner door lock. too tight and you cant open as it stops movement.

loosey-goosey baby :mrgreen: