I assume that since you need the solenoid that you are running air doors
(if you are still using hydraulics, you can remove the latch -- the
pressures involved with the hydraulic system will keep the door shut. Be
careful that you don't remove both screws at the same time, though, and
accidentally lose the bottom plate the latch attaches to into the
frame). Although I am not using them, I understand that Terry Tanner has
been working on or has available air actuated door locks. They don't put
a burden on the electrical system, and are designed to release before
enough pressure has built up to raise the door. This eliminates the
bending of the door that occurs when the lock gets stuck and pressure is
applied to the door.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pete Freeland [SMTP:pete@fltdyn.com]
> Sent: Friday, March 06, 1998 3:59 AM
> To: bricklin@autox.team.net
> Subject: Door Lock Solenoids
>
> I am in the process of cleaning up and doing routine maintenance on
> my white '75 (VIN 2790) and the driver's side door lock solenoid
> isn't working. I have a couple of questions:
>
> 1. Is it possible to repair this or is there some maintenance that
> should be done on these to help preserve them?
>
> 2. If the unit can't be fixed, is there an immediate cross-reference
> for this part? I would be surprised if this is a unique
> Bricklin-only part.
>
> I have confirmed that I have good voltage to the unit. It simply
> isn't moving the push rod that is attached to the door latch. I
> believe it failed as a result of the latch needing lubrication.
>
> As a general note, I had a problem with my door staying locked and
> being stuck in the car. I found that several of the screws that
> attach the latch mechanism to the door structure had become loose and
> allowed the door latch to shift. More important, the door latch
> needed internal lubrication. After spraying WD-40 into the mechanism
> inside the door and working it for a few minutes I was able to
> restore the normal function. I am planning to do the same to my
> passenger door this weekend to help prevent what happened to me on
> the driver side door.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Pete Freeland
> Portland, Oregon
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