C3 Corvette Door Lock Stuck

1969 1982 corvette my corvette door won t open here is how to release it.

C3 corvette door lock stuck.

Driver s side door lock wont open. I got a flat head screwdriver and then pried off the door lock latch. If never cleaned that grease dries and or gets dirty to become like glue. C3 corvette general discussion.

The door was stuck closed the handle doesnt feel like it is engaging anything. Pushing downward on the lever shown will release the door even if the door is locked. C3 registry data c3 corvette statistics c3 corvette tips tricks c3 corvette how tos corvette club listing corvette event listing mechanic directory corvette vin decoder c3 corvette. Took out the door panel and realized it was my door lock latch that was stuck shut.

I tried the lock it seems to turn only a fraction of what it should be turning. Do you have to pull your corvette s inside door handle way past center to open your door from the inside. Eddie20875 lifetime member send private message lanoka harbor nj usa. I did it a long time ago long shot but rock your door lock back and fourth i beleive the latch gets hung up likes its locked rraider1 2011 05 24 21 16 03.

C3 registry data c3 corvette statistics c3 corvette tips tricks c3 corvette how tos corvette club listing corvette event listing mechanic directory corvette vin decoder c3 corvette build dates shark bytes online. I suggest spraying a cleaner or penetrating oil. 1969 1982 corvette door handle lock rod installation. Door stuck shut 1 8 5 22 07 11 10pm.

Maybe the inside handle will no longer release. Jump to latest follow. The shield is not mandatory for the lock or door to work it was placed there to keep people from stealing the cars with. Same problem here one time work the inside door lock back and forth and watch right behind the door glass you will see the mechanism moving and look s like it is working from there you will eventually hit the right combo to trip carry screwdriver in car and lube well it probably will happen again out in the middle of somewhere hope this help s.

Jump to latest follow. I tried the key on the outside it turns freely not actuating anything but it turns its full sweep. My corvette door won t open here is how to release it.