C3 Corvette Door Lock Stuck

I tried the key on the outside it turns freely not actuating anything but it turns its full sweep.

C3 corvette door lock stuck. Pushing downward on the lever shown will release the door even if the door is locked. Maybe the inside handle will no longer release. Jump to latest follow. I suggest spraying a cleaner or penetrating oil.

I got a flat head screwdriver and then pried off the door lock latch. Jump to latest follow. 1969 1982 corvette door handle lock rod installation. The door was stuck closed the handle doesnt feel like it is engaging anything.

1969 1982 corvette my corvette door won t open here is how to release it. Door stuck shut 1 8 5 22 07 11 10pm. If never cleaned that grease dries and or gets dirty to become like glue. 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. The c3 68 82 corvette door mechanisms were greased at the factory. The only way you can open the corvette door from the inside is to roll down the window and use the outside handle. My corvette door won t open here is how to release it.

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. 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 corvette general discussion. Took out the door panel and realized it was my door lock latch that was stuck shut.

I unscrewed it and examined it turns out it was old and a bit rusted i sprayed wd 40 and put. Driver s side door lock wont open. The shield is not mandatory for the lock or door to work it was placed there to keep people from stealing the cars with.