Re: alfa-digest V7 #639

[Ralph Fetsch <rfetsch@domain.elided>]

> Ralph,
>
> The cylinder of the lock on the passenger side door completely comes out when
> a key is inserted and twisted.  I believe this not would indicate a problem
> with the cable, as you suggested.  On the driver's door, however, the small
> plastic door that should slide out of the way is frozen in the closed
> position.  I've tried lubing it up, but I think it's more a problem with a
> spring or something.
>
> A few people have suggested not locking the car at all, which I have
> considered.  But when driving to a major city, it's alittle tough to not
> worry about it vandalized.
>
> Does anyone know if it's possible to have a keyless remote entry system
> installed?
>
> Jamie
> Wooditis@domain.elided

Jamie.

I had the problem with the plastic door sticking too. After lubricating it, it
still did not want to open. I noticed that the end on y key had become rounded
over, so I filed it more to a point. This allowed the end of the key to contact
the door at a smaller contact point and pushed the door open.

I can't explain why the cylinder would come out of the handle, unless something
inside the mechanism is shearing off the retainer, have not had one apart this
far to see.

Ralph Fetsch
Houston, Texas

91 Spider Veloce w/Auto 150,000+ miles
64 Giulia 1600 Spider Normale

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