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70 Challenger Door lock mechanism #1461980 07/02/13 08:16 PM 07/02/13 08:16 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 909 Mississauga, Canada KARLN OP super stock
KARLN OP super stock Joined: May 2005 Posts: 909 Mississauga, Canada	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. B5 Challenger T/A

Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism [Re: KARLN] #1461981 07/02/13 10:43 PM 07/02/13 10:43 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	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 live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism [Re: RapidRobert] #1461982 07/03/13 12:39 AM 07/03/13 12:39 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,582 Rust Belt, SW PA Silver70 I Live Here
Silver70 I Live Here Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,582 Rust Belt, SW PA	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. 68 Road Runner, 69 Belvedere, 71 Challenger Vert 340 barracuda, 01 Ram CTD, 95 Ram, 04 Ram, 85 Daytona turbo Z 66 GTO, 06 Magnum RT AWD. 07 Ram CTD, 07 Ram

Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism [Re: Silver70] #1461983 07/03/13 10:14 AM 07/03/13 10:14 AM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 909 Mississauga, Canada KARLN OP super stock
KARLN OP super stock Joined: May 2005 Posts: 909 Mississauga, Canada	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. B5 Challenger T/A

Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism [Re: Silver70] #1461984 07/03/13 10:15 AM 07/03/13 10:15 AM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 909 Mississauga, Canada KARLN OP super stock
KARLN OP super stock Joined: May 2005 Posts: 909 Mississauga, Canada	I'm sure they wear out but both locks were working perfectly before the car went in for restoration. B5 Challenger T/A

Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism [Re: KARLN] #1461985 07/03/13 10:35 AM 07/03/13 10:35 AM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,193 NEW JERSEY AARCONV master
AARCONV master Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,193 NEW JERSEY	Does it lock and unlock with the key

Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism [Re: AARCONV] #1461986 07/03/13 05:26 PM 07/03/13 05:26 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 909 Mississauga, Canada KARLN OP super stock
KARLN OP super stock Joined: May 2005 Posts: 909 Mississauga, Canada	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? B5 Challenger T/A

Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism [Re: KARLN] #1461987 07/03/13 08:43 PM 07/03/13 08:43 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,320 South, FL cudaized top fuel
cudaized top fuel Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,320 South, FL	Quote: can someone please post some clear pictures of where the rods install for the door lock mechanism? 1 of 5 7764525-DSC03871.JPG (2668 downloads) 1970 `cuda340 convertible 4-speed Rallye Red with Red interior cudaized.com 1970-71 Plymouth and Dodge E-Body Convertible Registry ebodyconvertibleregistry.com

Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism [Re: cudaized] #1461988 07/03/13 08:44 PM 07/03/13 08:44 PM
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cudaized top fuel Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,320 South, FL	2 7764526-DSC03887.JPG (2274 downloads)

Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism [Re: cudaized] #1461989 07/03/13 08:44 PM 07/03/13 08:44 PM
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cudaized top fuel Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,320 South, FL	3 7764527-DSC03899.JPG (1525 downloads)

Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism [Re: cudaized] #1461990 07/03/13 08:44 PM 07/03/13 08:44 PM
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cudaized top fuel Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,320 South, FL	4 7764529-DSC03900.JPG (1234 downloads)

Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism [Re: cudaized] #1461991 07/03/13 08:45 PM 07/03/13 08:45 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,320 South, FL cudaized top fuel
cudaized top fuel Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,320 South, FL	5 7764530-DSC03904.JPG (753 downloads)

Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism [Re: cudaized] #1461992 07/03/13 08:49 PM 07/03/13 08:49 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,320 South, FL cudaized top fuel
cudaized top fuel Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,320 South, FL	The 70 door latch/locking mechanism is unique. It doesn't allow one to lock the door until the door is closed and latched, or the latch is closed (simulating the closed door). later year E-Body mechanisms are different. Allowing you to lock the door prior to closing it. Ola

Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism [Re: KARLN] #1461993 07/03/13 08:56 PM 07/03/13 08:56 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,320 South, FL cudaized top fuel
cudaized top fuel Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,320 South, FL	Quote: 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. Ola

Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism [Re: cudaized] #1461994 07/03/13 09:56 PM 07/03/13 09:56 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,922 Florida BDW master
BDW master Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,922 Florida	The only being able to lock it with a key is a pain. I modified my driver's side so it locks when the door is closed like the later models.

Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism [Re: KARLN] #1461995 07/03/13 10:59 PM 07/03/13 10:59 PM
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 104 Arkansas N Nimbus426 member
Nimbus426 member N Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 104 Arkansas	Quote: 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. I have the opposite problem. I can't get my door unlocked. Or unlatched is the better word. I haven't been able to open my 70 barracuda driver's door since I brought it home in March. I thought it was stuck in the lock position so I reached in and flipped the switch and it locked it instead. So the door is not locked and when comparing the working passenger door to this one the rods are pulling the same and everything seems to be working fine but it stays latched. And I have no earthly idea how to unlatch it with the door closed. Very frustrating especially when I stop for gas. -ERIC

Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism [Re: cudaized] #1461996 07/04/13 09:27 AM 07/04/13 09:27 AM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 909 Mississauga, Canada KARLN OP super stock
KARLN OP super stock Joined: May 2005 Posts: 909 Mississauga, Canada	the pics were very helpful! Hope to get this fixed tonight. Thanks everyone for your help. B5 Challenger T/A

Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism [Re: KARLN] #1461997 07/04/13 10:13 PM 07/04/13 10:13 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 909 Mississauga, Canada KARLN OP super stock
KARLN OP super stock Joined: May 2005 Posts: 909 Mississauga, Canada	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?? B5 Challenger T/A

Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism [Re: KARLN] #1461998 07/04/13 10:44 PM 07/04/13 10:44 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,320 South, FL cudaized top fuel
cudaized top fuel Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,320 South, FL	Is the small lock rod bent? Small plastic insert, where the lock rod is inserted, missing or broken? Does it lock if you move the locking part with your hand? Easy to try. Remove the small lock rod from the outside door handle and lock with your hand. 7765764-_1.jpg (1145 downloads)

Re: 70 Challenger Door lock mechanism [Re: cudaized] #1461999 07/04/13 11:16 PM 07/04/13 11:16 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 909 Mississauga, Canada KARLN OP super stock
KARLN OP super stock Joined: May 2005 Posts: 909 Mississauga, Canada	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. B5 Challenger T/A

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