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Old Mar 30, 2001 | 09:39 AM
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door wont open please help

the driver side door on my 86 SC wont open. i looked the door but know i cant unlock it. the lock is stuck and i dont know how to un stick it.

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1988 IROC-Z Convertible 305 TPI automatic, power everything. bone stock(not for long)
soon to have hooker cat-back, hooker super comp shortie headers, K&N's, Air Foil,Gutted air box, and SFC's.
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Old Mar 30, 2001 | 11:02 AM
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Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27
Take off the inner door panel and check the linkages. Some may have broken or become too worn to work right. Clean and lube them all while you are at it. Pull out the latch mechanism and clean/lube it too. Good luck, Lon.

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Old Mar 30, 2001 | 11:16 AM
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thanx i'll try that as soon as the rain stops. if it still doesn't work i'll be back with more questions

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1988 IROC-Z Convertible 305 TPI automatic, power everything. has K&N's and an Air Foil
soon to have hooker cat-back( waiting to install)
1986 Sport Coupe / berlinetta
2.8 MPFI V6 5 speed
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Old Mar 31, 2001 | 05:51 PM
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i almost had the problem fixed. i had the door unlocked but when i locked it again the same thing happened and this time it wont budge. i',m probably just gunna replace it but i dont know how to remove it from the outside door handle.

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1988 IROC-Z Convertible 305 TPI automatic, power everything. has K&N's and an Air Foil
soon to have hooker cat-back( waiting to install)
1986 Sport Coupe / berlinetta
2.8 MPFI V6 5 speed
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