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pat · 08-04-2006, 01:56 PM

I got my power locks working on my doors when they were not latched. I didnt modify the locks in any way, the power lock actuator just clamps onto the existing lock rod.
When I shut the door, it wont lock. I cant even lock them manually. Somethings gotta be in the way. Any help?

mtndewmaniac66 · 08-04-2006, 02:37 PM

It is a design within the door latch. My '68 does the same thing.

It was suppose to prevent accidental lock-out. (so I have been told)

**john** · 08-04-2006, 05:03 PM

The lock pawl gets worn and it will cause this. Hold pressure in on the door and try to manually lock it. If that works you might get by for awhile by loosening the door latch adjustment some. I had to put new latches in mine to get the keyless entry to work. And as mentioned in above post door will not lock by pushing lock and closing, it has to be locked after door is shut.

Longhorn Man · 08-04-2006, 05:11 PM

Did you replace the door seals at the same time? It is common for the seals to push on the door hard enough that it won't lock onless you push the door in as you lock it.

mtndewmaniac66 · 08-05-2006, 11:00 AM

If both of my doors didn't do the same thing, then I would assume that the door lock pawl would be the culprit, but since the passenger door sees a less frequent use, then it would function properly. But since the both of my doors work the same, then it is in the design of the door lock mechanism.

WTB3 · 08-05-2006, 11:41 AM

I'm having this same problem and I was told to adjust the door latches but I cannot seem to find a correct position, and I have moved the latches around in countless positions

mtndewmaniac66 · 08-05-2006, 01:42 PM

Too bad that this thread didn't exist before you went through all that adjusting. May have saved you some time and frustration.

08-04-2006, 01:56 PM	#1
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Door wont lock when its shut I got my power locks working on my doors when they were not latched. I didnt modify the locks in any way, the power lock actuator just clamps onto the existing lock rod. When I shut the door, it wont lock. I cant even lock them manually. Somethings gotta be in the way. Any help? __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

08-04-2006, 02:37 PM	#2
mtndewmaniac66 Do the Dew! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vernal, Utah Posts: 191	Re: Door wont lock when its shut It is a design within the door latch. My '68 does the same thing. It was suppose to prevent accidental lock-out. (so I have been told)

08-04-2006, 05:03 PM	#3
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Door wont lock when its shut The lock pawl gets worn and it will cause this. Hold pressure in on the door and try to manually lock it. If that works you might get by for awhile by loosening the door latch adjustment some. I had to put new latches in mine to get the keyless entry to work. And as mentioned in above post door will not lock by pushing lock and closing, it has to be locked after door is shut. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ Last edited by john; 08-04-2006 at 05:09 PM.

08-04-2006, 05:11 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Door wont lock when its shut Did you replace the door seals at the same time? It is common for the seals to push on the door hard enough that it won't lock onless you push the door in as you lock it.

08-05-2006, 11:00 AM	#5
mtndewmaniac66 Do the Dew! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vernal, Utah Posts: 191	Re: Door wont lock when its shut If both of my doors didn't do the same thing, then I would assume that the door lock pawl would be the culprit, but since the passenger door sees a less frequent use, then it would function properly. But since the both of my doors work the same, then it is in the design of the door lock mechanism.

08-05-2006, 11:41 AM	#6
WTB3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 84	Re: Door wont lock when its shut I'm having this same problem and I was told to adjust the door latches but I cannot seem to find a correct position, and I have moved the latches around in countless positions

08-05-2006, 01:42 PM	#7
mtndewmaniac66 Do the Dew! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vernal, Utah Posts: 191	Re: Door wont lock when its shut Too bad that this thread didn't exist before you went through all that adjusting. May have saved you some time and frustration.



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