Jeep TJ Sticky Door Lock

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skian_ian@hotmail.com - 09 Apr 2008 23:12 GMT

The door lock on my '97 Jeep TJ is sticking locked. It seems that if I
play with it for a while it will unlock. Does any one have any
suggestions for a permanent fix?

Thanks

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Mike Romain - 09 Apr 2008 23:41 GMT

> The door lock on my '97 Jeep TJ is sticking locked. It seems that if I
> play with it for a while it will unlock. Does any one have any
> suggestions for a permanent fix?
>
> Thanks

That usually means the linkages have gotten gummed up with dust
impregnated grease.

The only real fix is to open the door panel and clean everything and
re-grease it fresh. WD40 is a decent solvent and cleaner to get rid of
the old crap and that white lithium grease is good for replacement.
They even have it in spray cans now for this.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
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Steve W. - 10 Apr 2008 04:38 GMT

>> The door lock on my '97 Jeep TJ is sticking locked. It seems that if I
>> play with it for a while it will unlock. Does any one have any
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> 'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
> Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com

97 probably has the same POS plastic latch assembly Chrysler used on a
bunch of their vehicles. Pull the door panel and look at the linkage
connection on the latch. There is a pivot that likes to rust. The part
that pivots controls the lock.

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skian_ian@hotmail.com - 15 Apr 2008 00:53 GMT

Thanks guys, I will pull the panel off and have a look.

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