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Old 02-18-2008, 03:28 AM
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locks on my w126

I just bought my 1980 280se, and have a long list of (hopefully) minor repairs.
One that is relatively high on this list, now that it's in drivable condition is this:

One of my rear door locks doesn't work.
i cant push the lock in at all.
does anybody have any guesses/fixes?

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Old 02-18-2008, 09:42 AM
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to correct forum..


Door LOCK issues, link thread.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1214456
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Old 02-18-2008, 11:24 AM
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Its a vacuum leak, you need to get your Mitty vac out and start hunting it down. You probably have to pull the door panal to get to the actuator.
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Old 02-18-2008, 12:15 PM
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A vacuum leak would keep him from being able to manually lock the door?

On my SD, the power lock system is erratic at best, but I can always use my fingers, other than trying to lock an open driver's door.

I'd be looking at something binding up in the lock linkage, personally, but I could well be off track.
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Old 02-18-2008, 01:50 PM
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Oh didn't read it close enough, its probably the actuator.
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Old 02-27-2008, 01:35 AM
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i think i figured it out.
i have a multi-faceted problem (the whole car is, but that's besides the point...)
the rear door lock just needed some lubricant.
the trunk lock...i think i mentioned i can't lock it (luckily, it's unlocked already...) can't be locked, hopefully (please, car gods, please!) because i have only one key, which could be the valet key. i don't know this for sure, but i'm going to buy a new set of keys soon, i should find out then.

but. now to the point.

i am quite sure my vacuum system doesn't work.
actually, 100% sure, because i have to lock/unlock everything manually.
i hear other people talking about "hearing it cycle"
nothing. i don't hear anything when i lock from any door. does that mean the whole system is dead? taken out maybe? in other words, the real question, where do i start looking if it seems i don't have a vacuum system, or that it's completely disabled?
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Old 02-27-2008, 12:13 PM
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Answer:

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i think i figured it out.
i have a multi-faceted problem (the whole car is, but that's besides the point...)
the rear door lock just needed some lubricant.
the trunk lock...i think i mentioned i can't lock it (luckily, it's unlocked already...) can't be locked, hopefully (please, car gods, please!) because i have only one key, which could be the valet key. i don't know this for sure, but i'm going to buy a new set of keys soon, i should find out then.

but. now to the point.

i am quite sure my vacuum system doesn't work.
actually, 100% sure, because i have to lock/unlock everything manually.
i hear other people talking about "hearing it cycle"
nothing. i don't hear anything when i lock from any door. does that mean the whole system is dead? taken out maybe? in other words, the real question, where do i start looking if it seems i don't have a vacuum system, or that it's completely disabled?
Read the link in post #2, it has all the data you should need to repair the system..
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Old 02-27-2008, 12:15 PM
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Note:

It would help for members to know what state you are in.
A local person may offer hands-on help..

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