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Subject:Re: 71 Westy and Door Handles
From:Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Date:Wed, 27 Sep 1995 16:47:00 -0700 (PDT)

>I am stuck with the problem on both the drivers and passengers door
>that if the door is locked and you pull the trigger (for lack of a
>better word)
>to open the door you can no longer unlock the door with a key.

 About 75% of the time, a shot of WD-40 into the lock slot, works
wonders for me, since the mechanisms were really dirty inside. The
other 25%, I have to remove the door handles and bring them to a
locksmith, 'cuz the mechanisms are worn out-- hardly surprising for
a vehicle that's old enough to vote.

Good luck!