Chevrolet/1997 Chevy Cavalier Door Lock (Passenger 2 door)
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Question
The door locking mechanism was damaged (couldn't close the door) and tried to replace it ourselves, however, after installing the lock and closing the door, we can't get the door to open. The inside panel is off so we can access the lock, but are unable to get the lock to disengage. How can we get the door to open to take the lock off and start over?
HI;
When you put the lock on did you adj. the striker plate
as it sounds as it might be stuck . If you have the panel off you should be able to get to the linkage that works the lock= so just try to look at the handel and you should see the cabel or metal that is running in back of it try to pull it or grab it with vicegrips if poss. and work the lock this should do it. do not use a lot of force - you could break something.good luck
roger
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Roger J.M. Warrington
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I can help you with most standard type things from 1955 chevys up to around 1975 (1975)>> chevys in differnt areas. engine work heads-cams-trannys-drive train-brakes-some elect. dos and donts. PS UP TO 1975 !! !!!!!!!!!!! I will try with any others after that date. state up to 1975 but I still get 2006-007 etc. I guess you do not read this far ! !
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All i can remember growing up is working on cars and making them loud and fast , and when i started to make money i would sink all of it into my cars so i could get them to go faster and look great. what else is there !I would love a challange to trouble shoot, as it is fun finding what is wrong when all others can not .ON the older cars not past 1975s , etc. so please I will try to help with the newer cars but do not grade me bad if I can not help your 2006 car.etc.
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