MHfred Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I managed to lock the driver side door on my 89 MH but now I cannot get it unlocked with the key. Is there a way to unlock the door from the inside? I have looked but can't see a way. Thanks.Fred Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22591-mh-driver-side-door/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 You try spraying some WD-40 in the key hole and beating on the door. I got a lock that sticks and hitting the door helps Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22591-mh-driver-side-door/#findComment-97520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHfred Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 I have tried Kroil and kept turning the key back and forth but no go yet. I thought it might be sticking where I cannot get any oil to reach. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22591-mh-driver-side-door/#findComment-97522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Can you get into the passengerside? Are you locked out? Just trying to get the locks working?I'd say if you can get in throught the passenger side will the door open and if so take the panel apart and lube everything. Then try the key and see if it works. Idk what else to try Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22591-mh-driver-side-door/#findComment-97524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Can you get into the passengerside? Are you locked out? Just trying to get the locks working?I'd say if you can get in throught the passenger side will the door open and if so take the panel apart and lube everything. Then try the key and see if it works. Idk what else to tryHeat is a good starting point. Don't burn the paint but elevate the temperature of the surface with a hair dryer. If the jamb space is large enough this is where you want to direct the airflow. This will cause expansion of the metal parts and has the possibility of releasing the bind. Take the latch out of the door and place in a pan of non detergent motor oil. Beg your wife to let you use the stove, (like real men do) and warm this pan to about 200 degrees. The old grease, dirt, and accumulations will melt and desolve. rinse the now clean latch assembly in diesel fuel, dry it with the hair dryer, then use a spray grease with a brush to paint moving parts. What you can't grease with a brush, spray with a solidifying spray grease like chain lube. This stuff dries and is not tacky.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22591-mh-driver-side-door/#findComment-97525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 The door should open from the inside just by pulling out on the handle,if not something is screwed up inside.That's how those door handles work on the MH,push in to lock from inside,pull out to unlock from inside. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22591-mh-driver-side-door/#findComment-97529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHfred Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Thanks for the replies. Mike, that is what I was looking for. I have tried to open it from the inside but had no luck. I will continue from the inside and maybe put some Kroil down in the door between the glass and trim.Fred Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22591-mh-driver-side-door/#findComment-97534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadusercharges Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 trade the whole dunger in on a Cf, fire depts never lock their units, so you wont have any further problems.!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22591-mh-driver-side-door/#findComment-101911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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