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cleewindows

window cleaning van problems
« on: July 11, 2010, 10:15:53 pm »
i have a doblo and for some reason my back doors wont lock,any ideas what it would be?
the lock is fine and makes the sound of locking and opening but doesnt lock.
please help anyone ;)

Dave Willis

Re: window cleaning van problems
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2010, 10:24:47 pm »
Squirt of WD40?

cleewindows

Re: window cleaning van problems
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2010, 10:32:27 pm »
i dont think the actual locks are turning seems to have one at top and one at the bottom!

Squirt of WD40?

martinsadie

Re: window cleaning van problems
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2010, 10:37:01 pm »
squit them both  ;)

cleewindows

Re: window cleaning van problems
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2010, 10:43:32 pm »

Dougaldum

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Re: window cleaning van problems
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2010, 11:12:59 pm »
its your keys they are worn get yourself some new keys cut 

cleewindows

Re: window cleaning van problems
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2010, 11:34:33 pm »
you sure?
i can hear it locking and opening again

Dougaldum

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Re: window cleaning van problems
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2010, 11:41:28 pm »
try your spare keys

Dougaldum

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Re: window cleaning van problems
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2010, 11:52:21 pm »
try your spare keys

cleewindows

Re: window cleaning van problems
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2010, 12:15:01 am »
never got a spare key  ???
try your spare keys

bobby p

Re: window cleaning van problems
« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2010, 06:43:56 am »
take off the door trim and have a look at what is happening inside .

david watts

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Re: window cleaning van problems
« Reply #11 on: July 12, 2010, 11:28:00 am »
mines crap as well but up norf nowt ever gets nicked ;)
life is like a box of chocolates you get the crap no one else wants

cleewindows

Re: window cleaning van problems
« Reply #12 on: July 12, 2010, 11:33:45 am »
how do you lock it then?

mines crap as well but up norf nowt ever gets nicked ;)

david watts

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Re: window cleaning van problems
« Reply #13 on: July 12, 2010, 11:45:53 am »
never bother its in a garage overnight and i work in good areas
life is like a box of chocolates you get the crap no one else wants

cleewindows

Re: window cleaning van problems
« Reply #14 on: July 12, 2010, 11:52:55 am »
mine dont even stay shut mate!

david watts

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Re: window cleaning van problems
« Reply #15 on: July 12, 2010, 01:51:34 pm »
could be the hinges as well in high wind if you leave the door open it gets blown round
and wont shut propley
life is like a box of chocolates you get the crap no one else wants

Spruce

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Re: window cleaning van problems
« Reply #16 on: July 12, 2010, 02:05:03 pm »
Hi
Its probably the connector that runs from the locking mechanism - barrel lock or solenoid, to the door latch mechanism which has come off. Remove door panel to find the problem as has been suggested.
Spruce
Success is 1% inspiration, 98% perspiration and 2% attention to detail!

The older I get, the better I was ;)

cleewindows

Re: window cleaning van problems
« Reply #17 on: July 12, 2010, 02:14:29 pm »
cheers m8,will try that ty
Hi
Its probably the connector that runs from the locking mechanism - barrel lock or solenoid, to the door latch mechanism which has come off. Remove door panel to find the problem as has been suggested.
Spruce

tacky

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Re: window cleaning van problems
« Reply #18 on: July 12, 2010, 08:22:15 pm »
mine went in my expert .cost about £50with labour .as i had no bulkhead .i tied a piece of cord to the inside of little handle of backdoor n had it tied to front seat n pulled it to open back door .  ps i could nt climb in back as i have 6 seats in van

cleewindows

Re: window cleaning van problems
« Reply #19 on: July 12, 2010, 08:42:13 pm »
At the minute I have a ratchet strap keeping it shut but its a ball ache