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| Author: | Lonedar [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:29 pm ] |
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Okay Glade Gearheads and/or 1e AD&D Thief types... Someone tried to bust into my Ranger and trashed the driver's side door lock. I can only get my key half way in anymore. It's a manual lock...no automatic electronic stuffs to worry about. Is this a D.I.Y. project to fix, or should I just take it to the garage? Or would a locksmith be better? Advice please! |
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| Author: | Micheal [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:38 pm ] |
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I'd take it to the garage personally, probably a Ford dealer. Vehicle door locks are so specialized to begin with and it will be expensive no matter what, best to have it from a place you trust. |
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| Author: | Vindicarre [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:48 pm ] |
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What year? |
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| Author: | Kairtane [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:50 pm ] |
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If the damage is to the lock, you need a locksmith. |
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| Author: | Taskiss [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:02 pm ] |
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If you need new parts (and it sounds like you do) take it to the dealer. Unless you have the tool that takes the door apart, you'll have to be better than I am to take the panel off without breaking a plastic clip or ripping the cardboard or something, so I'd not suggest doing it yourself. A locksmith might be a help, but I'd personally prefer a mechanic to do the job. |
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| Author: | Lonedar [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:08 pm ] |
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Vindicarre wrote: What year? 1995. I found the parts I would need for about 60 bucks, and some online instruction that makes it look a doable do-it-myself project, but Taskiss pretty much echoed my reservations. |
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| Author: | Vindicarre [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:12 pm ] |
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I'd give it a shot myself. On a 15 year old truck, without electronics to worry about, I'd open 'er up and have a look see. I've repaired the window track and cable for adjusting the side mirror without damaging the door panel, they've popped off without much trouble. |
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| Author: | Micheal [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:27 pm ] |
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Also, at 16 years you aren't voiding a warranty by doing it yourself, though you'll probably get a raised eyebrow or two if they have to repair after you. |
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| Author: | Vindicarre [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:58 pm ] |
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Might save a couple of bucks and you just might learn something in the process |
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| Author: | Sam [ Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:23 am ] |
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I've done it before, but it's been so long ago I can't remember the details. I seem to remember the biggest problem for me was actually getting to the lock. I remember having to reach up in a smallish hole in the sheet metal which was just big enough for my hand. I do remember the metal being sharp, and scraping up my hand/arm really good. You might want to line it with some tape or something to keep it from rubbing as you move your hand about. |
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| Author: | Emer [ Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:35 am ] |
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Easy cheezy Japanesey. Let me know if you need some detailed help. Ranger locks are a cinch. |
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| Author: | Lonedar [ Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:44 am ] |
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I think I'mma gonna give it a shot. Now to procure some parts... |
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| Author: | Rynar [ Wed Apr 27, 2011 10:55 am ] |
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Go to a s rap yard and get yourself a whole new door. |
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| Author: | Arathain Kelvar [ Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:50 am ] |
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get new locks from a junkyard and install them yourself. |
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