Jeep Cherokee Door Lock Stuck

Nor is the problem a linkage that is too short.

Jeep cherokee door lock stuck.

The problem isn t lubrication although that helps. Be sure doors are unlocked. Make sure you are pulling out on door handle as to open the door. The mechanical lock unlock button gets stuck in the forward lock position and cannot be put in unlock although the door is unlocked.

Driver s side door stuck spray some wd40 on the latch assembly through the window sill and work the unlock lever rocker from the inside until it unlocks. 2000 jeep grand cherokee limited. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. The problem is that after time and usage some slop develops in the plastic connectors and in particular the one that connects the lock mechanism by the door strike and the door key tumbler.

It happens to me every so often during the winter. With a pointed tool while pulling to open position of the door handle on the inside or outside insert the pointed tool into the latch on the side of the door push finger of latch out towards the vehicle. Also though the key can be turned it does not lock the door and it resists turning.