Re: Jeep TJ Sticky Door Lock

Mike Romain wrote:
> skian_ian@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
>> The door lock on my '97 Jeep TJ is sticking locked. It seems that if I
>> play with it for a while it will unlock. Does any one have any
>> suggestions for a permanent fix?
>>
>> Thanks
> 
> That usually means the linkages have gotten gummed up with dust 
> impregnated grease.
> 
> The only real fix is to open the door panel and clean everything and 
> re-grease it fresh.  WD40 is a decent solvent and cleaner to get rid of 
> the old crap and that white lithium grease is good for replacement. They

> even have it in spray cans now for this.
> 
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 'New' frame in the works for '08.  Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
> Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com

97 probably has the same POS plastic latch assembly Chrysler used on a 
bunch of their vehicles. Pull the door panel and look at the linkage 
connection on the latch. There is a pivot that likes to rust. The part 
that pivots controls the lock.

-- 
Steve W.
Near Cooperstown, New York

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