Door lock mechanism

[Monk]

I drive a 96, and my door locks didn't work well, (age) it would stay locked and I'd have to pull door knob to open,

Basically it's sticking a lot

What's the best for lubricant? I wannna lube up, but nothing to thick, or anything that will collect debris.

[Roy]

Pull the mechanism out of the door, then spray with degreaser, then oil with a light rust preventative. reinstall. Check cables for any resistance, is any, replace. Its only time and money!

[Skenth]

Mine does that too. My situation is as follows:


I can't open the rear passenger doors from outside when I unlock the vehicle The 1st time. Once I open the rear passenger doors from the inside and close the door, then I can open them from outside. If I lock the truck and then unlock it, rear passenger doors won't open from outside (unless I open once from inside then it'll open ok from outside).


I'm thinking possibly actuators getting stuck?? Might swap from front doors and see

[Monk]

I had that EXACT Same senerio, lol same door.... What I did is take off inner door panel, and got brake cleaner spray, and sprayed the lock (while clicking on and off) I was very liberal, theeeeen I got ( jigaloo) spray (it's like a w40) and sprayed more (everything lock related) basically soaked it and clicked door lock, then worked. I'll use silicone spray next time (seems to be great from what I read for locks)

if your actuator works I'd first try to clean mechanism first , the actuators don't have much of a kick anyways . So good to keep rest smooth

[Monk]

Or can be a cable also, I've changes those before also, just to cover all bases. Hehe those cable should be smooth, debri and rust gets in them and makes it stick,.

[whitehumh2]

I think you should simply save yourself the trouble and order a Brand New one for Roy!!! At least that way you'll be good for a couples of years instead of a couple of weeks!!
 
 
And yes I have tried to lube them also...Then I replaced them and had no more frustration!!!
 
I think peace of mind is well Worth the small cost of the door lock!!
 
At least it was for me!!!

[drm]

they are a pain in the butt. I changed all my power actuators and it fixed only one door lock. i think there is a design flaw with the rears. i believe it is either the cable which over time becomes less rigid as it flexes a little each time you use the locks. I also noticed the swing rod that the cable attaches to for the rear locks has a lot side to side play rather than just swinging to open the lock.

[Roy]

No real flaw, just have to loosen up all swiveling joints. Just like our selves, old age stiffens up the joints

[Monk]

Lol every once in a while I'll have to double click door lock to go up.

I think when weather gets warm, I'll remove mechanism and soak in a good cleaner ,scrub , lube , and reinstall

[Roy]

Thats a good plan.