oregon86GL Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Hello all. Was just recently give an 86 GL. Haven't owned a Subaru before, but I've always wanted one. Fixed the exhaust, coolant leak, and valve cover leak, but the drivers side door doesn't lock. The previous owner said that it didn't work after someone slimjimmed it. The lock on the inside doesn't rock. I have taken the panel off on the inside, but nothing is jumping out at me. Can anyone help me with this problem? Or possibly refer me to a good source? Who makes the best repair manuals for these cars? Thank you in advance. UPDATE: It looks like the rod that connects from the key to the latch is broken. There is a plastic piece at the top that is busted. search the junk yard? Anyhow. Now that I've kinda fiddled around with the latch the door doesn't want to open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 if its broke, replace it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Hmmm been afew months since I have torn open an EA82 door. I think if the plastic clip that holds the rod into the lock mechanism is broken you can TRY to go to a junkyard and pull one... just be careful not to break it too. Its easy to install them, but hard to get em out in one piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86subaru Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 i got new locks with 2 keys on ebay for 7.95 shipped , oem , he is on there every week , he is from MILAN ,INDIANA , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85Sub4WD Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 It looks like the rod that connects from the key to the latch is broken. There is a plastic piece at the top that is busted. search the junk yard? Anyhow. Now that I've kinda fiddled around with the latch the door doesn't want to open. I recently had to replace a control rod for the inside lock on my left rear passenger door - it just broke one day - sometimes in cold weather when the metal is brittle, things like that just happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 If the lock itself is fine, start looking for connecting links (rods) and look in the bottom of the door. If anything has fallen off or broken, that's where it'll be. Welcome to the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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