Driver side power lock 86 xlt

[Kauffmanbros]

I've attached some pictures to hopefully help make this easier. The locking mechanism inside the latch seems bound up. I don't know if you can tell anything from these pictures. I've taken the door panel off and when I reach back  there I can feel it move a little but not to the point of where the lever will actually lock. I've just sprayed a little WD-40 but wanted to see if this was common or any ideas of where to start. I appreciate all the info I've been getting here.

 

[miesk5]

Yo,

My Samsung tablet does not open pics in a friendly manner, so I hope this helps...

Actuator Replacement in an 86

Source: by Sixlitre (Malcolm H, Eddie Bauer) at

http://www.superford.org/registry/vehicles/detail.php?id=4970&s=18427

 

[Kauffmanbros]

Awesome, that at least gives me an idea of what I'm looking for. I'll be taking all that apart and seeing how that goes. Thanks for the info.

 

[Kauffmanbros]

I'm looking at this bracket and it looks metal. I'm guessing that this has been repaired sometime before because I thought this was a plastic bracket? How do I actually get the actuator out of this bracket to look at it/test it with a battery? Also it's not possible to lock the door with a key because it binds and won't lock. I'd like to get the power lock working because the passenger works great, but in the mean time how would I get the mechanism to free up so I can lock my car? Thanks for the help in all these different areas. It's really helping me get a handle on this stuff.

 

[Seabronc]

You may have to remove the latch and do a thorough cleaning, WD40 may not do the trick.

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[Kauffmanbros]

I see the 3 screws that hold it in there, is it hard to get out or re-assemble? I just see a bunch of little rods running to it and don't want to bite off more than I can chew. It seems simple enough to just put them back, but want to make sure it's not a bunch of tricky springs or adjustments? Thanks for the help Seabronc!

 

[Seabronc]

Just don't loose the clips that keep the rods attached.

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[Kauffmanbros]

ok I'll be trying that tomorrow. Thanks /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Kauffmanbros]

This is a video of the binding I was talking about. This was taken last night.

 

[Kauffmanbros]

This ended up being a bent rod and the actuator was seized. I just took out the actuator but can now lock the Bronco from the outside with a key.

 

[miesk5]

Yo,

Another win!

Great determination!