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Topic: '68 Conv. Driver door latch problem
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tsmith
Gearhead Posts: 158
From: Gloucester, Va. U.S.A.
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-11-2006 12:17 PM
 
OK, Novice here so don't laugh yoo loud...Had a problem today after I open the drivers door on my '68 conv. Latch would not close.... Got latch closed, but... door is open and I can't figure out how to get it to open again. And no its not locked (LOL)... I have to door panel off and the shop manual doesn't really have much to go on... Any ideas from someone who's been there and done that ??? T PS: Don't tell Sam.....
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kinger44
Gearhead Posts: 376
From: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 03-11-2006 02:22 PM
OK, so when you say "got latch closed" I assume you mean that you got the machanism to close and hold like it would if the door was closed. If that's the case "open" the door using either the inside or outside handle but hold the handle you are using in the open position. Then take a screwdriver and pry the 2 prongs open. You can use your finger if you like but they can be sticky.I think to fix the problem, you need to clean the mechanism. The best way is to remove it and do it right but it's a PIA to get it out and back in. Usually just grease and dirt buildup. Could be a broken spring too I guess. Good luck, Gregg
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 3969
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 03-13-2006 08:58 AM
If I understand you correctly, I think the latch spring has broken and needs replaced. I've had this happen on both my 67 and my 68.That spring is part 21813-2K, $5.95 from NPD.
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 27681
From: Hampton Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-13-2006 07:12 PM
LOL..just put some "white" grease on it an it will work fine  Leroy
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 27681
From: Hampton Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-13-2006 09:05 PM
Hey!
did you drive the Vert to work,,or am I paying you for a day off??Leroy again
never mind,I see you working on it,door panel off.. Need help holler but I'm chargin' you 2 buck to cross the York River [This message has been edited by mustangs68 (edited 03-13-2006).]
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