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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 12:52 PM
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Passenger door lock stuck open

I have 1991 firebird with power locks. As of yesterday the passenger door lock is stuck opened. The power lock continue to work well in the driver side.
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Re: Passenger door lock stuck open

is it the power lock actuator thats stuck?
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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Re: Passenger door lock stuck open

I thought about that but I replaced both actuators last year with new ones
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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Re: Passenger door lock stuck open

what part is stuck then?
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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Re: Passenger door lock stuck open

The lock at the door. The plastic **** with orange, next to the handle. I can't even move it by hand
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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Re: Passenger door lock stuck open

pull the door panel off and see if the lock rod is hung up on something. it might just need a spray of white lithium grease to get goin again
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Old Dec 25, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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Re: Passenger door lock stuck open

That is how it feels. I will try next week.
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