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    Coupe Door Lock

    Hi all-

    I can't figure out the drivers door lock linkage to make the outside key work. Has anyone had success with this and are there any pictures?

    Thanks!

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    I have been working on this for a few days.
    Will post when I have fully figured it out. If the linkage is to "tight" the lock will not work.
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    Any luck? I gabe up and decided to use the oe electric locks paired to my alarm and run a release cable if the battery dies

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    Just got to this stage ourselves this weekend. Did you guys figure out anything. How are you connecting the metal piece that turns when you turn the key to the actual lock mechanism in the door? They are about 2 to 3 inches apart and I don't see anything that came with the kit to connect them.
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    I just did one and I flipped the key cylinder upside down from the instructions, made a new straight link to replace the FFR"L" shaped link and it works great.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wayne Presley View Post
    I just did one and I flipped the key cylinder upside down from the instructions, made a new straight link to replace the FFR"L" shaped link and it works great.
    wish i thought of that
    I found electric locks and made the change. Glad i did.
    818S #343 Delivered 5-20-2015
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    First Drive 10-17-2017 ( 100 feet back and forth until I can get off driveway)
    First Drive with a non leaking tuned motor 11-12-2015 (wow)
    Passed NJ State constructed inspection 8/30/2016

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    Could you take a couple of pictures, Wayne? I never made mine work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CBlake View Post
    Could you take a couple of pictures, Wayne? I never made mine work.
    I'll do it tonight
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wayne Presley View Post
    I'll do it tonight
    Thanks Wayne! That would help a lot.

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    20180130_155322.jpg
    Upside lock cylinder

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    New link

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    Tab trimmed off for clearance on FFR supplied lock knob

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    Center tab still on
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    Thanks Wayne!

    Is that linkage screwed down tight or did you allow it to rotate freely?

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    Thanks Wayne!

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    Quote Originally Posted by TX-Lou View Post
    Thanks Wayne!

    Is that linkage screwed down tight or did you allow it to rotate freely?

    - Lou
    Linkage is just loose.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wayne Presley View Post
    Linkage is just loose.
    Thanks Wayne!

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