Just a datapoint, when mine started doing that I just replaced it with a new
actuator and haven't had a problem in about 9 years since.

Steven
91 Westy

On Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 1:24 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> Did a quick search but didn't find what I was looking for.
>
> Symptoms: passenger side front door power lock won't turn with key.
> Understandably so, turning key in driver side door causes locks to unlock,
> then lock.
>
> This has happened before. I've cleaned and lubed the pass. side front door
> actuator twice now. After each service, that lock worked fine then
> eventually get stuck.
>
> I don't think this is possible, but can the actuator wheel-sliding bit be
> re-assembled 180º out of phase, still allow actuator to work fine but then
> eventually cause it to bind? Or, is the actuator just worn out? Or, is the
> issue limited to the rod and how it interfaces with the actuator? Parts
> need more lube at specific areas?
>
> Some pics of the part from my first "service"
> http://tinyurl.com/o5tk24l
>  or https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy#6121145675944390754
>
> As nice an option as it is, I'm tempted to just delete the Central locking
> system and go purely mechanical.
>
> Thanks,
>
> --
> Neil n
>
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