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secondchance
05-20-2010, 09:55 PM
O.k. Since I have been having an alarm trouble, rather than locking with the power lock switch, I closed the door, inserted the door key and turned to lock.
Once locked, I tried to turn counterclockwise to remove the key but it won't budge.
With my limited knowledge;
1. tumbler got screwy and got jammed in lock position.
2. whatever it is that coordinates between cylinder lock to to lock/inlock mechanism is jammed.
3. Or alarm switch (one with wires coming out) behind the lock cylinder is jammed.

I guess I will have o pull the door panel to take a closer look and if all fails, order a pair of lock cylinders.

If anyone has any helpful info please post.
secondchance
05-20-2010, 10:01 PM
Anyone with an assembly manual? I can't find any in the shop manual.
ZR1Vette
05-21-2010, 08:14 AM
Are you looking for the door [dis]assembly section of the manual? If that is the case I can fax to you
secondchance
05-21-2010, 09:14 AM
Are you looking for the door [dis]assembly section of the manual? If that is the case I can fax to you

Yes. If you have it that would be terrific.
Unfortunately, I do not have a fax machine at work. Can you scan?
b.i.yun@cox.net.
ZR1Vette
05-21-2010, 10:10 AM
Will do...
ZR1Vette
05-21-2010, 10:36 AM
Emails being sent... due to image sizes will send multiple emails...you should clear out as you get them to keep from stuffing your email account :o
secondchance
05-21-2010, 01:43 PM
Emails being sent... due to image sizes will send multiple emails...you should clear out as you get them to keep from stuffing your email account :o

received them. Thanks a bunch. I might take off this afternoon and take the panel off.
phrogs
05-21-2010, 07:37 PM
I don't know if your car is different than the 90 but the conector on the door handle is where the alarm is conected to on the earlier cars.

it can be unpluged from the main harnes.

It could be that it needs to the fliped if its like ours but I have pictures of my door apart if you need it.
secondchance
05-22-2010, 09:20 AM
I don't know if your car is different than the 90 but the conector on the door handle is where the alarm is conected to on the earlier cars.

it can be unpluged from the main harnes.

It could be that it needs to the fliped if its like ours but I have pictures of my door apart if you need it.

Thanks Phrog. Michael sent me pages (and I mean pages...) of assembly manual. I am going to dig into it in a couple of hours.
i think I am all set. It looks like there is a pivot on the end of the cylinder and a rod down to the lock assembly.
secondchance
05-22-2010, 08:14 PM
Pulled the door panel and confirmed it's the lock cylinder (tumbler). I will have to replace both in order to match the new key - a royal pain!
secondchance
05-29-2010, 09:15 PM
O.K! I just replaced both locks - what a royal pain!!!
I guess, after, 16 years, had to do it sooner or later.
Thanks, Michael. Assembly manual sheets you sent me helped a lot. Along needle nose and a long screw driver helped.
HAWAIIZR-1
05-29-2010, 09:46 PM
O.K! I just replaced both locks - what a royal pain!!!
I guess, after, 16 years, had to do it sooner or later.
Thanks, Michael. Assembly manual sheets you sent me helped a lot. Along needle nose and a long screw driver helped.

Glad to hear all went well and that you are good to go now. I know who to ask when I get issues with locks now. :cheers:
secondchance
05-29-2010, 10:47 PM
Glad to hear all went well and that you are good to go now. I know who to ask when I get issues with locks now. :cheers:

Hey, Craig,
Hope all is well. It just takes a lot of patience and good digital dexterity.:cheers:
HIZNHRZ
05-29-2010, 11:41 PM
Glad to hear you got everything worked out. Did the painter remove the locks? Do you think that had something to do with the problem you had?
secondchance
05-29-2010, 11:47 PM
Glad to hear you got everything worked out. Did the painter remove the locks? Do you think that had something to do with the problem you had?

No. Locks were old and in retrospect, I should have asked him to replace with a new set.
I did confirm that they removed the handle before painting as I have asked. That alone must have added 2-3 hrs - real honest guys. Some painter wouldn't have gone to all that trouble.
HIZNHRZ
05-30-2010, 05:24 AM
Good to hear...

So you need to schedule some work so I can give you a hand and return a favor and let me see your younger version of my blk/blk Z!
secondchance
05-30-2010, 07:58 AM
Good to hear...

So you need to schedule some work so I can give you a hand and return a favor and let me see your younger version of my blk/blk Z!

I am 95% finished. Only resto remaining is sway bar bushing, tranny and rear end oil change, coolant flush and wheel refinish.
Perhaps we can hook up any the next local show.

Did you get your car aligned?
ZR1Vette
05-30-2010, 08:13 AM
Glad to help! Your close to being finished...well I guess I just jinxed you by saying that :rolleyes: Hopefully you will now have miles of fun in your shiny new ride
secondchance
05-30-2010, 09:36 AM
Glad to help! Your close to being finished...well I guess I just jinxed you by saying that :rolleyes: Hopefully you will now have miles of fun in your shiny new ride

Thanks, Michel. You know it's a never ending story.
I am going to take a road trip to Cleveland - business and get together with old friends. Really looking forward to it.
HAWAIIZR-1
05-30-2010, 02:06 PM
Hey, Craig,
Hope all is well. It just takes a lot of patience and good digital dexterity.:cheers:

Hi Yun,

Thanks, all is well and I hope the same for you. Just plugging along with the rebuild and missed you at the 20th Anniversary. :handshak:
secondchance
05-30-2010, 04:14 PM
Hi Yun,

Thanks, all is well and I hope the same for you. Just plugging along with the rebuild and missed you at the 20th Anniversary. :handshak:

Same here. Will you make Carlisle?
HAWAIIZR-1
05-30-2010, 05:15 PM
Same here. Will you make Carlisle?

Sorry, I wish I could. I am tapped out on vacation time to retire in a few months with pay for 60 days; I wish I have more leave saved up. I would like to go to Carlisle one day, but you know these events really suck for me without having the Z. You guys are fortunate to be able to drive to these events. Hope to see you soon. Aren't you due a vacation in Hawaii? :dancing
secondchance
05-30-2010, 07:44 PM
Sorry, I wish I could. I am tapped out on vacation time to retire in a few months with pay for 60 days; I wish I have more leave saved up. I would like to go to Carlisle one day, but you know these events really suck for me without having the Z. You guys are fortunate to be able to drive to these events. Hope to see you soon. Aren't you due a vacation in Hawaii? :dancing

Ain't no vacation in a rental car. Know what I mean?:mrgreen: