70 Challenger Door lock mechanism
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can someone please post some clear pictures of where the rods install for the door lock mechanism? Got the car back from restoration and of course I can't lock my driver's door. Noticed one rod wasn't connected properly as they probably broke the retaining clip. Strange that it won't lock from the inside either. I looked at the service manual but it's not very clear. Any assistance would be appreciated.
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Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism
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What about taking the panel off of the pass side door & duplicating what's on that (functioning) side. It'd likely just be a mirror image, piece of cake
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Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism
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They do wear out. I had to replace the drivers side mech in mine. See if you can use your hand on the lever and lock/unlock it with the rods disconnected.
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Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism
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tried to lock and unlock using the chrome knob inside and it doesn't seem to move the mechanism to the lock position. I can see that the rods are connected but can't seem to move the cam to the full lock position. I guess I'll have to pull the passenger side and see but would still appreciate it if someone can post some clear pics.
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Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism
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I'm sure they wear out but both locks were working perfectly before the car went in for restoration.
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Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism
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no it doesn't. Took the inside panel off and noticed that one of the rods had come off. Looks like the retaining clip is broken. Re-installed the rod where I think it belongs but it doesn't lock. The machanism stays in the unlock position.
Any ideas why?
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Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism
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can someone please post some clear pictures of where the rods install for the door lock mechanism?
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Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism
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no it doesn't. Took the inside panel off and noticed that one of the rods had come off. Looks like the retaining clip is broken. Re-installed the rod where I think it belongs but it doesn't lock. The machanism stays in the unlock position.
Any ideas why?
You may need to clean the mechanism thoroughly. Perhaps remove it. clean it, lubricate it, then reinstall. It might be that simple.
Reach in and see if you can move the big round counter weight up and down (after the latch is closed).
It might be that the lock rod is not attached correctly?
I hope the pictures help.
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Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism
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the pics were very helpful! Hope to get this fixed tonight. Thanks everyone for your help.
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Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism
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quick update, the experts are right again the door locks from the inside with the door closed only. I reinstalled the rod that had come off but it still doesn't lock from the outside. It does turn the cam but not quiet enough to lock the door. Any suggestions??
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Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism
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the plastic insert was missing, I replaced it with a similar piece I picked up at a jobber. The rod doesn't appear to be bent but not really sure what the original shape was. I found it sitting on the bottom of the door as the plastic retainer was missing.
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