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How can you adjust the drivers side door latch on a 1988 Ford Thunderbird it seems to be stuck and won't latch onto the bar in the door frame?
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∙ 12y ago
I had the same problem with a 1985 Lincoln Mk VII. After getting the car back that was loaned out (sigh)
Anyway, in this case one of the 2 "1/2 moon grabbers" had been shoved all the way into the lock assy, so that it looked like the toung had been broken off. I removed the lock assy from the door (much easier to do after heating the screw heads with a tourch due to the lock-tight used), placed it into a bench vice, and was able to use flat headed screw drivers of different sizes to pry the latch back open. I have no idea how it finally squezed through the very tight space left, but there was just enough for it to open as it should have.
I then noticed that most of the lube was a semi-solid mass, so I cleaned the lock assy with "CRC Break Clean" then used "CRC Spray White Lithium Greese" to relube all parts, now it latched and opens with no problem. I still have 3 of the linkages to correctly place bbetween the lock assy & the various latchs, but the lock is no longer stuck.
Some advise for you, try to use the screwdriver tricks before removing the lock assy, to safe yourself many hours of frustration in diss-assembly and re-assembly (like the fun I am having during our 3 hours of sun before the rains start up again, here in the Pacific North Wet.
All that's left is to adjust the door which needs to be lifted about 1/4 inch so that the stud on the post aligns with the lock in the door for easy closing.
Good Luck & Happy Holidays
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