Bay Door Lock Malfunction

[aggies09]

Good Morning all. I have been searching through all of the threads looking for info on bay door lock maintenance. I couldn't find any comments relating to same. I have a bay door lock that will not open/unlock without using the key. It will actuate into the closed/locked position electrically. I have tried some spray lubricant, but that doesn't appear to have helped. Before I start taking everything apart is there something specific that I should look for before or after tearing into this project?

[truk4u]

Keep us posted Tony, I have the same problem. I think the electric actuaters get old and don't have enough power to move the assembly.

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

I have the same issue. It is not at the top of my list but is important to remedy.
Ed (sawdust) tells me that he had the issue and found it to be an imperfect ground that he found in the bay area. I can see how this can be and will look for similar when I get a chance. That will entail removing the inside cover of the bay door. My problem is intermittent so the bad ground sounds plausible.

Keep this thread up to date with your results as I am sure there are others wanting to know.

JIM

[merle&louise]

Tony, I don't know if we have the same actuator. Mine is from a 1990s Ford truck. I have found some on eBay for around $25. If you price them at a Ford dealership they are over $160 each! If anyone needs to buy one I can post the eBay address.

[Kevin Erion]

I think this is a common problem, the solinoid gets weak over time. It would be a guess but the friction on the bay door locks is higher than the solionid was desien to handle.

[michaeldterry]

I also have this problem intermittently on a couple of Evangeline's bay doors. The problem seems to be more prevalent when the outside temps are cold. I'd love to know how to eliminate this issue, so I'll be watching this thread with great interest! On mine, when the problem manifests, the locks seem to "click" (audible), but do not engage/disengage (depending on whether they are either locked or unlocked at the moment). I've thought about trying some WD-40 or similar silicone lubricant or lithium grease, but don't want to make a mess.

[jack14r]

I had a door that was out of adjustment and the actuator would not lock it,could that be the problem?

[truk4u]

I have the same issue. It is not at the top of my list but is important to remedy.
Ed (sawdust) tells me that he had the issue and found it to be an imperfect ground that he found in the bay area. I can see how this can be and will look for similar when I get a chance. That will entail removing the inside cover of the bay door. My problem is intermittent so the bad ground sounds plausible.

Keep this thread up to date with your results as I am sure there are others wanting to know.

JIM

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