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Drivers side door unlocks itself when shut
I lock the door from the inside when I get out.
Then when I shut the door the lock pops back up and unlocks!
Help!
Then when I shut the door the lock pops back up and unlocks!
Help!
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1989 Ford Festiva
Mileage: 152,000
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I think this is a "feature" on the 88's (my 88 L does this on both doors). Perhaps one of your doors and/or lock mechanism has been replaced with something from a different year car?
Not sure if the '89s doors/locks are supposed to be the same as the 88's or not.
The only ways I can lock my 88's doors from the outside are:
a) with the key
b) push the lock button down then hold the outside door handle UP while shutting the door
I always use the key method with my car,for the fact that when I try "Method b)", the internal locking rods get crossed over & stuck on each other & I have a huge ordeal unlocking the door.Last edited by sam.1956; 11-25-2009, 02:50 PM.
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Yea, they did that for a couple years. Hold handle in "up" position when closing door and it will remain locked. I know, its retarded.Dan
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That seems to work! Thanks1989 Ford Festiva
Mileage: 152,000
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My '89 is the same way. I was told a lot of older cars were like that. Holding the handle up while closing it has always worked for me.The normal is not always normal... MOST is not ALL... And any job can be hard if you don't have the right tools!!!
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Hondas do the same thingBeauty is in the eye of the beer holder.Comment
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Most all cars had that in middle 80's. Was to be a safety thing. Supposed to keep from locking keys in it or something. Still retarded, and i'd like to disconnect it.Dan
Red 1988 Festiva L - CUJO
Black 1992 Festiva GL Sport - BLACK MAGIC
I'm just...a little slow... sometimes:withstupid:
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My 88 Mazda b2200 has the same thing. I know my 88 L did it, I can't remember if my 91 or my 93 did.Going old school...
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i have a 90 and i dont have to lift the handle up i just shut the door and it stays locked. i think i it was just 88 and 89 that did that.1973 Cb750 haven't touched it yet with no idea what I am planning on doing with it
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my 69 buick does that as well03 Chevy S-10 Extreme-4.3
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I have one 1989 that does that. All my other 88&9 cars don't. All have original latchsets.
Seems to follow no pattern which car got what. It makes you wonder just how many parts bins got emptied in Japan when this car was built. It reminds me of American Motors.Have owned 9 so far
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I though all Festivas were that way. The two I've owned (both '88s) were like that.~Jeff
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Sounds like the rear spindles... some later models have holes, cotter pins & castellated nut covers... but just as many do not.Originally posted by m715 View Post
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