Door handle ?

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RandyGallup

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My driver side door will not open from the outside. Pulled door panel and all clips are in place. The rod pulls on the lock mechanism but just won’t open the door. And suggestions? Just a bad lock mechanism??
 

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Did you opt for the NASCAR package?...lol
If the door opens with the inside handle, check any of the linkage from the outside handle. It probably is something internal to the latch mechanism.
Check AllMoparParts.com for the assembly.
 
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Not sure what happen but it’s working now
 

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Not sure what happen but it’s working now

Are you where it freezes overnight,and if so,did you wash it recently? It might have just been froze if it was recently washed and it got below 32F/0C
 

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I say it needs some WD40 on all the moving parts inside

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WD40 is a horrible lubricant for just about anything, it's intended for penetration and as the WD part of the name stands for Water Displacement.
For locks and latch mechanism use a graphite or dry lube spray
 

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I use garage door spray lube on a lot of things.Works well.WD 40 is overhyped marketing imo.
 

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WD 40 only stops fouled spark plugs, sprayed in air plenum or Carb choke plate, it displaces soaked gas spark plugs.
 

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I use Boeshield T-9 Waterproof Lubricant on door locks and hinges etc.
 

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I only said wd40 as a suggestion for lubrication. I use different products for alot of different applications. Wd40 was only meant as a reference.

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