Warning--DX door locks

[Wizard52]

Hi all

A bit of advice for us who have the DX models.For those with more expensive models, we only have manual door locks with a standard key-no electronics.
Had problems locking drivers side door for a few weeks so eventually had a look. Lucky because if left it could have been expensive-bloody expensive.
After fiddling around with locking mechanism while I had door open, found that when in closed position-that is latch in closed position it could not be opened again without depressing internal latch with a screw driver. This would have been impossible with door actually closed and no amount of playing with connecting rods from internal and external latches can work.
Off to Mr Nissan for a new one expecting to have to wait a few days as local dealer usually only stocks items that sell readily but yes they were in stock as they had a run on them recently.It is a pressed unit so cannot be repaired and wreckers usually only sell door as a unit.
Part no is 80502VB100 and cost $308.
So message is if you door lock plays up, check it out immediately before door is closed and lock decides not to open.

[Cuppa]

Ever since I’ve had mine the drivers door lock has been a little ‘idiosnynchratic’, no issue with locking it at all, but generally to unlock it I have to first turn the key as though locking it before I can unlock it. (i.e. turn one way then the other). It always works, but has always struck me as a bit odd.

[threedogs]

Anyone ever sprayed some graphite powder or CRC into the lock.?
keep the pins free

[growler2058]

I often have to lift the handle before unlocking


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[Wizard52]

Ever since I’ve had mine the drivers door lock has been a little ‘idiosnynchratic’, no issue with locking it at all, but generally to unlock it I have to first turn the key as though locking it before I can unlock it. (i.e. turn one way then the other). It always works, but has always struck me as a bit odd.

Hi Cuppa
Exactly how mine started to play up. Once it is difficult to lock from inside or outside, you may have a problem.

cheers

[Wizard52]

Anyone ever sprayed some graphite powder or CRC into the lock.?
keep the pins free

Hi TD

In is not the barrel where the key goes in. It is the locking mechanism in the door when the latch rolls over to go around the retaining bracket on the body.

[Stropp]

Anyone ever sprayed some graphite powder or CRC into the lock.?
keep the pins free

warning only use graphite powder, a locksmith said never use crc as it will attract dust and get worse, i now have a bottle of spray powder.

[Cuppa]

Hi Cuppa
Exactly how mine started to play up. Once it is difficult to lock from inside or outside, you may have a problem.

cheers

So I’m guessing the $308 is the ‘low cost’ way out? Presumably the alternative could be a complete new door?

[Jonesy_sa]

To clarify, this has nothing to do with the door key operated lock, it is the latch that holds the door shut and operated by the door handle?

How can you easily test it?

[Wizard52]

So I’m guessing the $308 is the ‘low cost’ way out? Presumably the alternative could be a complete new door?

Don't know how you could get door off when it is closed and locked and key or internal lock can't be used. The whole door wold have to be destroyed I suppose so it is really a bit of a safety problem. Lucky we have manual windows and none of those fancy electric things?