1998 Door Lock Problem
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1998 Door Lock Problem
I am having problems with my key unlocking my driver's side door. I have to use the passenger side to unlock the truck, then push the power lock to unlock the driver's side door. The power buttons on the inside of the door works fine, just can't open it with a key. Any suggestions? Anyone had this problem? How can I fix it? What parts might I need to get?
Thanks, Becky
Thanks, Becky
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Originally Posted by dancingmoon
I am having problems with my key unlocking my driver's side door. I have to use the passenger side to unlock the truck, then push the power lock to unlock the driver's side door. The power buttons on the inside of the door works fine, just can't open it with a key. Any suggestions? Anyone had this problem? How can I fix it? What parts might I need to get?
Thanks, Becky
Thanks, Becky
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Can't Unlock my Driver Side Door
Hello,
Thank goodness somebody else is feeling my pain! I own a 1999 F-150 with power locks. Just this past week, my driver side door lock started acting up.
The darn key will not turn at all so now I have to unlock the door from the passenger side. I have power locks but can only open the doors via the key.
Please let me know if you came up with a permanent solution.
Dave
Thank goodness somebody else is feeling my pain! I own a 1999 F-150 with power locks. Just this past week, my driver side door lock started acting up.
The darn key will not turn at all so now I have to unlock the door from the passenger side. I have power locks but can only open the doors via the key.
Please let me know if you came up with a permanent solution.
Dave
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This might sound dumb, but have you tried your other key ?
If you have a worn down key, it will be harder to work the tumblers, and adding pressure to turning the key, makes this worse.
Just a thought, considering you are having this problem on all your locks
If you have a worn down key, it will be harder to work the tumblers, and adding pressure to turning the key, makes this worse.
Just a thought, considering you are having this problem on all your locks
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From: Under the flightpath of old ORD 22R
Ouch !!!
Ok, my thought of the worn down key is out.
Have you tried Star2004's suggestion of a lock lubricant ? It might require taking the lock cylinder out, and cleaning it, and reinstalling it. If all keys ( old and new ) have the same problme, sounds like something is crapped up in the tumblers.
Like Star2004's suggestion of Graphite might only be a short term solution.
Ok, my thought of the worn down key is out.
Have you tried Star2004's suggestion of a lock lubricant ? It might require taking the lock cylinder out, and cleaning it, and reinstalling it. If all keys ( old and new ) have the same problme, sounds like something is crapped up in the tumblers.
Like Star2004's suggestion of Graphite might only be a short term solution.
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Door wont unlock with key !
Hmmmm
Just bought a 97 F150 4x4, and am having a simular problem. Tried both keys in both doors, no go. Went to Ford, had them cut a key from the code, looked like my original keys, still could not unlock either door. Next stop, a locksmith I guess. Will see what happens.
Vince
Just bought a 97 F150 4x4, and am having a simular problem. Tried both keys in both doors, no go. Went to Ford, had them cut a key from the code, looked like my original keys, still could not unlock either door. Next stop, a locksmith I guess. Will see what happens.
Vince