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• lock the passenger door, and now it won't open by 8v-of-fury on 10 Jun, 2010 18:09
• Stupid Retarded Door Will Not Open...  
  
  Like really? this all has to happen? COme on! I GIVE IT LOVE! IT GIVES ME SHAT.
  
  Sorry for the rant. On to pressing matters. Go with the broski to the local Can Tire, gets out locks his door.. come back door will not open at all. I ask him what did you do? He told me he locked it, and t hat it was a little harder than normal to push down. What did he break? I'd tear it apart right now and take a peak, but i don't really feel like it after being on the ground doing motor mounts.
  
  How do the locking mechanisms work in these cars?
• #1 by Wayland on 10 Jun, 2010 22:31
• I have no idea, but strangely enough I just posted about exactly the same prob! Hopefully someone has the answer!!
• #2 by catlin_cava on 11 Jun, 2010 04:47
• Jeremy, Sell it and drive the 84 again lol. that one seems to hate you.
• #3 by Rabbit on Roids on 11 Jun, 2010 09:49
• Quote from: catlin_cava on 11 Jun, 2010 04:47

  Jeremy, Sell it and drive the 84 again lol. that one seems to hate you.
  

  
  x2
• #4 by burn_your_money on 11 Jun, 2010 09:50
• Yeah! sell it to me, sell it to me!
• #5 by rabbitman on 11 Jun, 2010 10:17
• I'd guess something broke in there, with mine the lock buttons jam and you gotta wriggle it up and down before it'll go.
  
  Does it unlock.....as in go click when you turn the key or pull the knob up? Or is that stuck.
• #6 by 8v-of-fury on 11 Jun, 2010 18:40
• key is so worn it does not turn the passenger door cylinder at all.. the knob goes up and down free and easy.
  
  almost to easy.
  
  screw you guys, i am not sellin' ma' cah' (total cartman voice ) I am the authoritahh!!
• #7 by catlin_cava on 12 Jun, 2010 03:21
• I think you would sell it if I paint it hot pink with Purple racing strips outlined in Lime Green on it? OH and Yellow rims
• #8 by Rabbit on Roids on 12 Jun, 2010 10:58
• Quote from: catlin_cava on 12 Jun, 2010 03:21

  I think you would sell it if I paint it hot pink with Purple racing strips outlined in Lime Green on it? OH and Yellow rims
  

  
  oh man, that would be one phat ride after that. you would look real manly cruisin around in that...
• #9 by fatmobile on 12 Jun, 2010 20:09
• The lock rod goes to a plastic piece,
   that can get strained and break.
• #10 by Baron VonZeppelin on 12 Jun, 2010 20:17
• Why can't they just crawl in and out the window on that side ?
  The window still work ?
  You know thats what Cartman would make them do.
  
  An 81 jetta probably isn't worth the time to pull the door panel and figure it out - but just in case - that's what you gonna have to do.
  
  Either the lock lever mechanism, and/or the release lever mechanism, needs some authoritahh laid into it.
  
  Something probably needs rebending/lubing/adjusting.
  If nothing is broken.
  
  Watch how the lock mech works first - then bypass the linkage and go strait to the heart where it turns its trick. When you feel like you have that in true unlocked shape - do same thing going through the release mechanism bypassing the linkages.
  
  If it still won't open for you - then try mule kicking it open from inside while your tripping the release. But don't do that while doorpanel is installed - especially if its a front 4dr panel.
  
  It would be a cardinal sin to defile a decent front 4dr interior panel.
• #11 by 8v-of-fury on 14 Jun, 2010 07:30
• Hood sliddin and window ridin like Luke and Bo Duke Style? Bro has been gettin in and out of window, but its a real PITA, and gets some funky looks.
  
  Listen here Mr. Smart*** The panel removal is on the list of things to do, i just don't know how easy it will be to remove if the door is closed and up against the seat... I just yesterday got the driver panel back on after silicone-ing my window back in to its little tray at the bottom. lol
  
  I have already defiled the front door panels by installing new speakers lol
• #12 by Rabbit on Roids on 14 Jun, 2010 07:51
• just pop out the seat, 3 other doors still work, that will get things out of your way..
• #13 by 8v-of-fury on 14 Jun, 2010 07:52
• KEvo your always thinking thanks buddy, i woulda fought with it like an idiot
• #14 by Baron VonZeppelin on 14 Jun, 2010 10:46
• I'd take out both front seats as step #1 when i tackled the passenger door panel for plenty of breathing room.
  
  If nothing else - you'll need good leg room in case it comes down to mule kicking that sucka. Put a red flower pot on yer head...
  and kick it ---- kick it good ((DeVo voice)).