Locksmith, am I now? Sensor put-er inner?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Jamie, Mar 6, 2007.

  1. Jamie

    Jamie Guest

    Well, first round of parts for the 1985 245 arrived today:
    2 Tailgate shocks,
    1 O2 Sensor (single wire)
    1 Oil sender sensor

    I started with the tailgate shocks because I had the tailgate
    supported with a broom while working in the back, accidentally kicked
    the broom and had the gate crash down on my shins. OUCH!

    O2 sensor was pretty easy to install. I snipped the white heater wires
    and soldered the blacks.

    Oil sender sensor was easy, but I needed to replace the wire and
    connector. I cut about 5 inches off and used a connector from an old
    wire harness I had. Oil light functions as needed and no more oil
    leak.

    Then I found out today my driver door lock doesn't work because PO
    broke key inside. I removed the lock and tried to dig it out. I ended
    up putting that lock on the passenger door and using the passenger
    door on the driver side. Pretty simple, but you have to reverse the
    lever on the barrel to catch the lift. If you don't do this, the lock
    won't open the door.

    Only bug was the automatic lock opened all the doors, until I put the
    panel back on and everything back together - then something slipped
    and no auto locks. Tomorrow I'll disassemble again.

    Well, I'm pleased so far. $50 in parts for the car. I hope my Porter
    Cable 7424 arrives tomorrow so I can get started on detailing the car.

    JB
     
    Jamie, Mar 6, 2007
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  2. Jamie

    Mr. V Guest

    Why don't you take the lock with the broken key to a locksmith, and
    pay a few bucks to have them remove it?
     
    Mr. V, Mar 6, 2007
    #2
  3. Jamie

    Jamie Guest

    Thanks,
    I may do that, but I am in a very small town. I think for the long
    run, that's a good idea.
     
    Jamie, Mar 6, 2007
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