Now The Drivers Door Wont Open!!!

[growler2058]

ST's are electric and the DX is just key and linkages I think.
So the mighty DX has its demons as well.

Yes but the mechanism to lock is the same. Its not the actuation whether elec or manual of the lock thats the problem. Its the bastard internal workings that simply wear out

[growler2058]

[QUOTE=Clunk;675645]are you sure its not an issue with the locking rod linkage type thingy as opposed to the new plastic thing you bought............................


oh and by the way

Has the linkage or door handle stretched or bent in any way, causing the mechanism not to move enough to operate?

No, even disconnecting all linkages the locking part doesnt move freely to lock

[threedogs]

Is there anyway you can see,,,,,,,, to prevent it wearing out,
or just one of the DX quirks,? LOL

EG hold the linkage up with a cable tie etc,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[growler2058]

Is there anyway you can see,,,,,,,, to prevent it wearing out,
or just one of the DX quirks,? LOL

EG hold the linkage up with a cable tie etc,,,,,,,,,,,,,

No there isnt.
It can affect ALL GU's. The part number is the same for ALL GU variants

[threedogs]

Ok so the doors open, now other than the $300 lock what other costs did you manage
.eg 1 case of Johnnie Walker, pkt aspirin, 6 x bandaids

[growler2058]

I'm up for another door trim. And still need another new lock as this one has a fault locking now
Personal costs are bit of bark off me knuckles an amount of mental anguish
Positives I can flex my back due to the recent forced yoga


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[growler2058]

Removed the lock in its entirety this morning to make sure I wasn't having a brain fart moment or two
Small vid below of the difference in movement between the old and the new. It's fair to judge that the old one has a wear factor but not to the extent that it has 75% more travel



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[mudnut]

Maybe someone assembled it wrongly. I bought a brand new fuel sender for a Falcon once and it went from full to 1/2 back to full as some idiot had crimped both ends to the earth.

Try and get the supplier to email you a vid of another new assembly's movement.

[growler2058]

I'll be ringing them tomorrow to discuss my options

[threedogs]

Fair bit of movement in that lower one,
Hopefully Monday will sort it all out lol