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Subject:Re: Sliding door lock stuck - Vanagon 83
From:David Brodbeck
Date:Wed, 11 Feb 2004 13:36:51 -0500

On Wed, 11 Feb 2004, Joel Thornton wrote:

> Until today.  The inside lock switch is now in the 'locked' position
> and doesn't want to budge from that position.

Does it not move at all, or does it drop back when you let go?  On the
early lock mechanisms, it's common for a spring to break so that the lock
handle won't stay in the unlocked position.  If you hold it in the
unlocked position while you turn the handle, you can still open the door.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon

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