Door locking mechanism

Mr Q > wrote:

>I'm not sure what model you've got but if it's an NA you CAN remove the
>trim (carefully) with the door closed.
>
>I had something similar happen with mine - not a break in attempt, but
>the symptom was the same. It ended up being a small spring on the
>locking mechanism which had broken. Cost about 40 cents for the spring
>and $20 for the mechanic (who had seen it happen before).

Something like that sounds more likely than that the break-in attempt would
to have anything to do with it. That might prevent you from rotating the
lock itself, but not the door from opening if it does.

Leon
--
Leon van Dommelen Bozo, the White 96 Sebring Miata .)
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EXIT THE INTERSTATES (Jamie Jensen)

Thanks for all your suggestions so far. Interestingly enough, the door
opened ok this morning, so it appears it's got at least partially to do with
temperature, dampness or something. Now that I've got the door open I'm
going to take the panel off and have a look. I'll post something once I've
found out what the problem is.

Eric

"Leon van Dommelen" > wrote in message
...
> Mr Q > wrote:
>
>>I'm not sure what model you've got but if it's an NA you CAN remove the
>>trim (carefully) with the door closed.
>>
>>I had something similar happen with mine - not a break in attempt, but
>>the symptom was the same. It ended up being a small spring on the
>>locking mechanism which had broken. Cost about 40 cents for the spring
>>and $20 for the mechanic (who had seen it happen before).
>
> Something like that sounds more likely than that the break-in attempt
> would
> to have anything to do with it. That might prevent you from rotating the
> lock itself, but not the door from opening if it does.
>
> Leon
> --
> Leon van Dommelen Bozo, the White 96 Sebring Miata .)
> http://www.dommelen.net/miata
> EXIT THE INTERSTATES (Jamie Jensen)

Right, that sounds more likely. I'll take a look at that spring.

Eric

"Eric Baber" > wrote in:

> Thanks for all your suggestions so far. Interestingly enough, the door
> opened ok this morning, so it appears it's got at least partially to do
> with temperature, dampness or something. Now that I've got the door open
> I'm going to take the panel off and have a look. I'll post something
> once I've found out what the problem is.

It sure sounds like something is badly worn. When cold it works, as it warms
up and expands it doesn't maybe?