Thanks for the reply Ken,
The power actuator is not connected currently and the locking knob is floppy up and down.
I have removed the panel and motor to test the lock.
I have the motors, it seems more like a lock issue and more focussed, an interior locking knob issue.

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From: Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@comcast.net>
To: dylan friedman <insyncro@YAHOO.COM>; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 10:45:21 AM
Subject: Re: slider door power lock 86-91

Can you pull the interior panel?� I believe what has happened is that your power motor has stopped moving in the lock position.� This is causing the "spring loaded" effect.� You can try to get these motors working.� Some times it is just that the pins in the door jamb aren't lining up just right.� Pick up on the outside door handle a little and if this is the case you will hear the motor work and the door will either finish locking or unlock itself.� If the motor is toast then you can remove it by removing the interior panel and just taking it out.� I have new ones for $100 if you need one.� Let me know if you need any more help.

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com

dylan friedman wrote:
> I have two vans, both with power locks that have the same issue.
> The slider door lock on the inside seemed to be spring loaded and would stay unlocked until you lock it.
> Are they spring loaded?
> They both will stay locked and the knob on the inside is loose, up and down not in the threaded area.
> Do you have to replace the entire lock or can you gain access to the spring and R&R?
> 
> TIA
> 
> dylan
> 
>�