Door Latch and Lock Problem - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SuperPat · 12-11-2012, 06:42 PM

Hello, After searching and reading several threads on the door latch and lock problems i still have a different issue. My problem is i have to push on the door to lock it with key. It doesn't matter what position i have the stricker plate in. Just for my own satisfaction a moved the striker as far out as it would go. I still have to push on the door to lock it. This is with my driver and passenger door. I have lubed everything as i read on the past theards. The locks move freely. everything seems to work as it should. I feel my next step is to replace the latch mechanism if i am stuck on fixing this problem. I discovered this issue when i installed VH Coachworks Remote power lock kit. The solenoids will not move the locks unless i push on the door. Any commits would be great.

**john** · 12-11-2012, 07:28 PM

Your latch has too much play in it. A new latch will work wonders. I had the same problem with mine.

ole dollor · 12-11-2012, 07:31 PM

what john said should fix you up...sounds like they are wore out..

Andy4639 · 12-12-2012, 08:00 AM

I just went through this on my 71. I put in a new lock mechanism and re adjusted everything and now I can lock the drivers side door without pushing in on it.

12-11-2012, 06:42 PM	#1
SuperPat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 15	Door Latch and Lock Problem Hello, After searching and reading several threads on the door latch and lock problems i still have a different issue. My problem is i have to push on the door to lock it with key. It doesn't matter what position i have the stricker plate in. Just for my own satisfaction a moved the striker as far out as it would go. I still have to push on the door to lock it. This is with my driver and passenger door. I have lubed everything as i read on the past theards. The locks move freely. everything seems to work as it should. I feel my next step is to replace the latch mechanism if i am stuck on fixing this problem. I discovered this issue when i installed VH Coachworks Remote power lock kit. The solenoids will not move the locks unless i push on the door. Any commits would be great.

12-11-2012, 07:28 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Door Latch and Lock Problem Your latch has too much play in it. A new latch will work wonders. I had the same problem with mine. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

12-11-2012, 07:31 PM	#3
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Door Latch and Lock Problem what john said should fix you up...sounds like they are wore out..

12-12-2012, 08:00 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Door Latch and Lock Problem I just went through this on my 71. I put in a new lock mechanism and re adjusted everything and now I can lock the drivers side door without pushing in on it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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