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Originally Posted by davidspixx
I was about to leave for a trip and saw this lock problem on this list. No time to resolve, so, seeing one temporary solution, here is what I did.
With my Dremel tool, I cut a notch in the inside door lip. Also, like the prior solution, I needed to cut out the back of the latch plate notch. With a 1/8" aluminum strip I can pry the latch open from the inside.
Still have to go through the window, but I hope I can get a replacement before it fails. Thanks to all for informing me of this!!!
David
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I never had a problem with mine and just changed it as a precaution after reading about the problems here on the forum.
In the interim during your trip, if you remove the inside plate to expose the bolt pull slot and tang, lube it with a good grease, and take it easy when opening with a light hand on the door pull, you should be ok.
I used a spray grease to make sure it got into all the places I could not see.
Happy trails
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