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4th May 2016, 01:56 PM
#121
Travelling Podologist
Although I wouldn't wish Growler's experience on anyone there is possibly a positive to all this, at least for me. I mentioned previously in Wizard's thread that locking & unlocking my driver's door has always been a bit 'idiosyncratic' ever since I bought the car. Wizard commented that was how the problem on his had begun. However because it works each time, albeit with a bit of dicking around, turning the key in one direction & then the other, it's been easy to convince myself that it 'has some life left in it yet'.
Yesterday I was out & about & three times I had more trouble locking/unlocking than usual. Couldn't turn the key forwards or backwards, giving rise to a degree of panic that I'd 'done a Growler'. Thankfully persistence finally got the key to turn on each occasion, but three times has been enough to make me very reluctant to lock the door again. Were it not for Growler's experience, despite Wizard's warning, I'd likely have continued with fingers crossed, but have now decided that it would be very wise to fork out the $300 for a replacement latch assembly, & not to lock the door again until I do.
So thanks Wiz & Growler
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. 425w roof mounted solar, 360Ah Aux batts, BCDC1240, Onboard hot & cold pressurised & filtered water, (25 litre hot water calorifier), ARB fridge, ARB freezer, Built in kitchen, heaps of easy access storage, 240v, 3” Genie exhaust + dynotune, 2” lift, 3900kg GVM upgrade, second glovebox, ROH Blaktrak steel wheels, Bridgestone D697's (now Toyo RT's), Redarc gauges/pillarpod, Hema HX-1, Icom 450 CB, dual rear view cameras, Onboard 30amp Victron mains charger, second glovebox, dual seat conversion, TPMS, Boss PX7 onboard air with 9 litre tank, 350w inverter, Steel bullbar, Harrop Eaton diff lock (front), Warn winch, Snorkel, Dual spares , 160 litre water tank, 180 litre fuel in two tanks (approx 1200km range) 2010 Tvan Tanami. (incl another 70 litre water tank) with matching wheels/tyres (& 3rd spare)
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4th May 2016 01:56 PM
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4th May 2016, 01:58 PM
#122
The 747
Now what is your address Cuppa where you park the unlocked car??
@growler2058 are you getting better at gymnastics?
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4th May 2016, 06:49 PM
#123
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4th May 2016, 06:53 PM
#124
I am he, fear me
Originally Posted by
growler2058
snip... keep your ears out for some screams of anguish or joy this weekend
You haven't got time for sex... get out and fix your Patrol
Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
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4th May 2016, 06:58 PM
#125
Patrol Guru
Originally Posted by
growler2058
My yoga is awesome! It's do or die this weekend. I've got a new lock from Patrolapart. With forum discount it's the cheapest option I found. I've searched the Internet and it seems I need to drill the mechanism out to get to the latch to free the bastard (not the key hole) keep your ears out for some screams of anguish or joy this weekend
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GOOD LUCK me matey.
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4th May 2016, 07:01 PM
#126
SPAMINATOR
Originally Posted by
Chubba
GOOD LUCK me matey.
I think I'll need it. Its gunna be as tight as a fishes arsehole getting a drill in there
IF YA DONT GET STUCK YA AINT TRYIN HARD ENOUGH........OR YA TOOK THE CHICKEN TRACK
WARNING: TOWBALLS USED WITH SNATCHSTRAPS DO KILL!!
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4th May 2016, 07:05 PM
#127
I am he, fear me
Originally Posted by
growler2058
snip... keep your ears out for some screams of anguish or joy this weekend
Originally Posted by
the evil twin
You haven't got time for sex... get out and fix your Patrol
Originally Posted by
growler2058
I think I'll need it. Its gunna be as tight as a fishes arsehole getting a drill in there
Holy Cow... that explains why there are screams of anguish
Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
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4th May 2016, 07:31 PM
#128
Originally Posted by
Cuppa
Although I wouldn't wish Growler's experience on anyone there is possibly a positive to all this, at least for me. I mentioned previously in
Wizard's thread that locking & unlocking my driver's door has always been a bit 'idiosyncratic' ever since I bought the car. Wizard commented that was how the problem on his had begun. However because it works each time, albeit with a bit of dicking around, turning the key in one direction & then the other, it's been easy to convince myself that it 'has some life left in it yet'.
Yesterday I was out & about & three times I had more trouble locking/unlocking than usual. Couldn't turn the key forwards or backwards, giving rise to a degree of panic that I'd 'done a Growler'. Thankfully persistence finally got the key to turn on each occasion, but three times has been enough to make me very reluctant to lock the door again. Were it not for Growler's experience, despite Wizard's warning, I'd likely have continued with fingers crossed, but have now decided that it would be very wise to fork out the $300 for a replacement latch assembly, & not to lock the door again until I do.
So thanks Wiz & Growler
This sound more like a worn key, if the key won't turn it is the barrel not the lock itself. My GU2 ST had the same problem, it worked fine with the remote but was a pain with the key without a remote (I didn't take the one and only remote on the boat incase it got wet). The key wears at the same rate as the ignition barrel, but the door barrels wear less as you usually use the remote.
Try some powdered graphite in the barrel.
If you have a new key, get a plain key cut for opening the doors, you can get this one wet, but clean any salt off it before inserting in the barrel.
Graham
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4th May 2016, 07:46 PM
#129
Travelling Podologist
Thanks for the thought. No remote on a DX. I'd like to think you are right, but I'm not convinced. Same key operates the passenger door as perfectly. When it opens the driver it works smooth as. The key doesn't look especially worn. Car has only done 170,000 kms, mainly country/outback driving. The pattern seems to fit with what Wizard said. I'll give it a squirt of graphite, but I'm not holding my breath on it being the solution. I'll also try my spare key which is as new.
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. 425w roof mounted solar, 360Ah Aux batts, BCDC1240, Onboard hot & cold pressurised & filtered water, (25 litre hot water calorifier), ARB fridge, ARB freezer, Built in kitchen, heaps of easy access storage, 240v, 3” Genie exhaust + dynotune, 2” lift, 3900kg GVM upgrade, second glovebox, ROH Blaktrak steel wheels, Bridgestone D697's (now Toyo RT's), Redarc gauges/pillarpod, Hema HX-1, Icom 450 CB, dual rear view cameras, Onboard 30amp Victron mains charger, second glovebox, dual seat conversion, TPMS, Boss PX7 onboard air with 9 litre tank, 350w inverter, Steel bullbar, Harrop Eaton diff lock (front), Warn winch, Snorkel, Dual spares , 160 litre water tank, 180 litre fuel in two tanks (approx 1200km range) 2010 Tvan Tanami. (incl another 70 litre water tank) with matching wheels/tyres (& 3rd spare)
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4th May 2016, 08:03 PM
#130
SPAMINATOR
Originally Posted by
the evil twin
Holy Cow... that explains why there are screams of anguish
HAH D1ckhead!!
IF YA DONT GET STUCK YA AINT TRYIN HARD ENOUGH........OR YA TOOK THE CHICKEN TRACK
WARNING: TOWBALLS USED WITH SNATCHSTRAPS DO KILL!!
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