lift lock to simulate key action for alarm disarm

Asked by Guru9Z2VQC Dec 16, 2020 at 05:09 PM about the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 2WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1999 explorer. door key does not turn door lock, can I lift the lock knob to simulate using the door key to unlock? or must I remove the door panel and push/pull locking rod?

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Try it. Lifting the "lock knob" is the same as pulling the lock rod (unless the lock rod has gotten disconnected). Have you tried lubricating the lock cylinder with graphite or WD-40?

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