Warning--DX door locks

[Wizard52]

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?

Spot on. Can't think of any test but in my case I had some warning as it was difficult to lock and unlock so I had a look and so lucky that door was open when it eventually could not be unlocked when the "latch" was in closed position. There is a small sliding bit under the latch which would not move to allow it to unlock. I could move it with a small screw driver while door was open but obviously it would be impossible when door was closed. No amount of juggling the connecting rods from door latches helped so I presume something internal in mechanism broke.

[Cuppa]

I don’t suppose by any chance that you (or anyone else) has a photo or a parts diagram of the offending item?

[ashmccormick]

I don’t suppose by any chance that you (or anyone else) has a photo or a parts diagram of the offending item?

Ive just fixed my latch and lock mechanism this arvo. Ill chuck up a photo of the part on mine that was causing the issue... Was literally a minor 'adjustment' to one of the rods that appeared to have sagged over its 25 years, now its good as new! Save your money for something better

My used to stay locked and be unable to open the door from either side, jiggling the lock up and down a few times used to free it up until it finally gave up the ghost the other day.

[Wizard52]

I don’t suppose by any chance that you (or anyone else) has a photo or a parts diagram of the offending item?

Hi Cuppa

Finally got photo. The 3 screws have to be removed to take locking mechanism out after removing connecting rods from latches so obviously it would be impossible with door shut. The offending part is under the curved metal thing which secures the door to the "U" bracket on body work. As the curved bit rotates when door is closed, there is a bit under it which has to drop down to unlock door and if it breaks door stays locked.

[Cuppa]

Thanks Wiz, I’ll have a closer look at mine. However since you first mentioned this I have been taking more notice of the locking /unlocking & strangely it is now operating without issue! Weird!

[growler2058]

AHHHHHHHHHHH FuBAR b@stard bloody bugger bum!!!!!!!!!!!!

[threedogs]

AHHHHHHHHHHH FuBAR b@stard bloody bugger bum!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh good you found the thread, its a DX thing
why not take it and get remote locking fitted,
not that Im a fan of remote locking

[growler2058]

Oh good you found the thread, its a DX thing
why not take it and get remote locking fitted,
not that Im a fan of remote locking

They dont have remote mate. Its just central lock with the key, what a MOFO!!!!

[Bigcol]

yeah, I added after market controller to the drivers door on my DX
now, press key on remote, all doors unlock or lock, as per your want at the time

[sa_on_patrol]

This link might help some,
http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/nissa...s/83475?page=1