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Old 05-10-2013, 04:55 PM   #1
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Door Lock issues. Help!

I have a 71 C10 that I'm changing the door locks on since the truck came with no keys. I bought a kit and I installed it today. The key will turn completely, locking & unlocking the doors properly, only when the door is open. Once I close the door, the lock cylinder will only turn a 1/4 of the way needed to completely lock & unlock the door.

What can I do to solve this problem?
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Old 05-10-2013, 05:13 PM   #2
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Re: Door Lock issues. Help!

Lean on the door and push it in while turning. The star wheel is worn out. If that doesn't help it then you'll need to replace the complete latch assembly.
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Old 05-10-2013, 06:13 PM   #3
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Re: Door Lock issues. Help!

yea i hip check my passenger side door when locking it.
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Old 05-10-2013, 09:22 PM   #4
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Re: Door Lock issues. Help!

My passenger door is also the same way. Need to push on it slightly to get it to lock
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Old 05-10-2013, 09:26 PM   #5
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Re: Door Lock issues. Help!

Yep. That worked. I guess I'll just hug my truck every time I lock the doors...

Thanks for the info!!!
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