93 TC front door lock

1993 Lincoln TC doors lock manually from inside car, but leaving driver side, cannot lock either manually or with key. Have driver side door panel removed and need to know which part to repair or replace.

Reading you post carefully.. I admit I had to go over your words a few times..

This part has me a bit confused:
.. but leaving driver side, cannot lock either manually or with key ..

I normally hit the lock button on the door panel while the door is still open, then when I close it, it's already locked. Saves me having to lock it after the doors are closed.

I can't imagine what you mean by "cannot lock either manually .." after you close the door.. I know what you mean by "cant lock with the key"...

If the key won't lock the door, either the key is wrong for that lock cylinder, the lock cylinder is broken, or the cylinder is just not connected to the locking lever.

Do you have Power Door Locks? Do you have a Keypad on the drivers door?

I'm suspecting one of these rods is disconnected....


Here's some information from your FSM:

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/3079/1993tcfrtdrlatch1oe1.jpg

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/4669/1993tcfrtdrlatch2lt4.jpg


Removal

1. Remove door trim panel and watershield.

2. Mark the location of the rear run lower retaining bolt and remove the bolt.

3. Disconnect the outside release rod.

4. Check all rod connections. Correct any misconnected or loose connections and check operation before replacing parts.

5. Disconnect the rods from the latch. The remote link and the latch-to-lock cylinder rod cannot be removed because of the rod's end configuration.

6. Remove the lock cylinder rod from the lock cylinder lever.

7. Remove power actuator, power rod and clip, if so equipped.

8. Remove the door latch remote control.

9. Remove the latch assembly retaining screws; disconnect the door indicator switch wire, if so equipped, and remove the latch from the door.

10. Remove anti-theft shield from the latch.

11. Remove the remote link, the latch-to-lock cylinder rods, and the door indicator switch from the latch where applicable.


Installation

1. Install new rod retaining clips and grommets in the new latch assembly, using the removed latch as a guide.

2. Position the door indicator switch to the latch and install the retaining screw. Adjust the switch.

3. Install anti-theft shield to the latch.

4. Install the remote link and the latch-to-lock cylinder rod.

5. Position the latch in the door and connect the wire to the door indicator switch. Install the latch and retaining screws with the anti-theft shield. Tighten to 4-8 N-m (3-6 lb-ft).

6. Install the door latch remote control as outlined.

7. Connect the latch-to-lock cylinder rod to the lock cylinder lever, manual lock rod and power lock rod, if so equipped.

8. Connect the outside release rod to the latch. Check the latch operation.

9. Install the rear run lower attaching bolt. Install the bolt in the original position.

10. Install door trim panel and watershield.

That is some real good info right there. Where did you get it (looks like an old mitchel on demand or alldata). Any way not sure if it helped the first guy, poeple never report back :( , but this will certainly help me. thanks

That is some real good info right there. Where did you get it (looks like an old mitchel on demand or alldata). Any way not sure if it helped the first guy, poeple never report back :( , but this will certainly help me. thanks

Yeah.. that's one unfortunate thing about helping the people of this planet.. some never reply... :(

The shots are from the FSM's.. I have a few on my webpage.

Yes it would be nice to know if we are helping in any way.

Well...a couple of years ago I did thank Steven for all of his advice and help he gives on the forum, and for sending me a couple of CDs. That was a long time ago and he probably doesn't even remember it . :uhoh: Since that time there are many new members on the forum so, once again, Thank you Steven for your expertise, knowledge and wisdom. Most of all thank you for your time and willingness and desire to help "those in need".

Mike aka JYD aka Junk Yard Doggie - I don't think I've properly thanked you, however, I have publicly (on the forums) recommended/suggested that people check with you for needed parts, etc. I do want you to know that you are also appreciated for "being there" with your own expertise and time. Also, for having a supply of "junk" we can acquire from reasonably and with the knowledge that we are dealing with someone who is honest and fair and goes the "extra mile" to help the helpless - people like me :tongue:.

I don't think there are any who recieve help from you great guys who are ungrateful. They are busy people (and I know you are too) whose lives have been interrupted and they have become frustrated. When help "arrives" and the problem is solved they rush back to their busy lives smug in the fact that "they" got the problem taken care of and their "baby" (the TC) has survived another episode of the "rash". You guys are "doctors" and how many think to thank their doctor, who may have saved their life, or that of their "baby"? :frown: :disappoin

Don't get discouraged and quit, guys. You really are loved and appreciated, even if you don't hear it like you should, and you would be greatly missed if you were not here.

Thank you both very, very much.

Stan aka Bearfoot

OK...the rest of y'all - give these guys :feedback: let them know you really DO appreciate them.