Door Lock Issues
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Originally Posted by Spiky;[url=tel:7526957
7526957[/url]]I removed the stick in there on one of my rear doors when I fixed 4 wires. That seems to often be the cause of the breakage.
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Wire breakage
Originally Posted by Fordjunkync;[url=tel:7526896
7526896[/url]]If your just going to try reconnecting the original wires back together with butt connectors or soldering then Id suggust instead add/extend the original wires (extend out the area where the wire bends).
Ive had the orignial stock fragual wires brake again & again using butt connectors & even soldering them (the wire damage point where it bends just relocates).
I then extended/added wire (to extend out the area where the wire bends) & Ive not had anymore issues with them in a few years now.
If the locks are getting water in them (like the newer f150s were because of the window seal etc) then they could be freezing just a thought.
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Ive had the orignial stock fragual wires brake again & again using butt connectors & even soldering them (the wire damage point where it bends just relocates).
I then extended/added wire (to extend out the area where the wire bends) & Ive not had anymore issues with them in a few years now.
If the locks are getting water in them (like the newer f150s were because of the window seal etc) then they could be freezing just a thought.
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Door lock issues
Thank you for your responses and please see my replies. One development was that I got in the back and pushed down on the locked door rod (that sticks out to manually lock and unlock the door) and I felt it go down a bit and then I could pull it up and the door opened. So far it’s working like it should but I don’t think I fixed anything. Does this sound familiar to anyone?
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If you open the door all the way you will find 4-6" of wire bundle becomes visible. If you open up the bundle, you should find the 3-4" long stick, and any breakage. My wire breakage was about 1.5" off of the pillar. I do have the connector at the pillar, not everyone does. And I'm not sure if the stick is in there when you don't have the connector.
You could also have a dying lock actuator.
You could also have a dying lock actuator.
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I dont have the harness connector but still have the stick.
Id say my wires were breaking in the middle of the door opening (within the black rubber), I slid the black rubber piece inside the door during wire repair.
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Id say my wires were breaking in the middle of the door opening (within the black rubber), I slid the black rubber piece inside the door during wire repair.
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