AWD Expy
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- November 22, 2017
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 98 XLT 4.0 SOHC 4X4
I took the front DS door panel off to see about the lock issue. That was the only one not locking or unlocking. I had to re-install a rod to the pink clip of the keylock assy. I hope it holds this time.
Since the trim panel was off, I pulled the window/lock switches off. I took the lock switch apart to test the contacts. The unlock set of contacts weren't making any closure, based on weakness of the contact to override the tension of the the little spring. With a tiny flat blade screwdriver, I ever so slightly bent the contact, so it seems to make a good connection when pushed.
All this, so I could DE-activate the auto-lock feature. Or maybe just being obsessed with having all things working, as much as time, effort and $$$ allow.
Since the trim panel was off, I pulled the window/lock switches off. I took the lock switch apart to test the contacts. The unlock set of contacts weren't making any closure, based on weakness of the contact to override the tension of the the little spring. With a tiny flat blade screwdriver, I ever so slightly bent the contact, so it seems to make a good connection when pushed.
All this, so I could DE-activate the auto-lock feature. Or maybe just being obsessed with having all things working, as much as time, effort and $$$ allow.
