Seat Lock Turning - Still Locked By bugler (Read 517 times)

[bugler]

When I try to unlock the seat, the outer lock cylinder turns as well (about 90 degrees).  As a result, the key does not reach the full unlock position.  I inserted powered graphite into the lock to ensure I have no sticking issues there.  Just need a way to help secure the other locking ring so I can finish the unlock process.  Once it is open, I should be able to tighten the rest of the mechanism.  In normal operation, the seat unlocks from the side but raises from the rear.

Any thoughts?  Thank you.

[jct842]

I have a wrecked one same body style. The lock as I remember is secured by a large flat c-ring, made from sheet spring. I will look later today and see if it can be reached by going under the body.

[Bashan]

It's probably stopping because the cable is wrapping around enough to come to tension on the lock. If you carefully keep trying to turn it you may get the lock to release. If that doesn't work you can hold the body of the key body with some vise grips and the turn the key. Use some tape to protect the paint.

[bugler]

I was able to pry the lower side panel open enough at the bottom to get my wrist in with some vice grips. After snuggling the grips around the key cylinder I tried turning the key, and used enough force to actually bend/twist the ignition key itself. The cable still would not release the lock despite the fact the cylinder not turning externally. I was able to later straighten the key but the lock is still locked.

I tried a few times to get the metal clip off the side of the cylinder but as I am uncertain if that will really benefit me regarding the release cable, I did not give it a great effort yet.

[Guitarman]

Sounds like the inside of the lock cylinder is jammed. Your going to have to do one of two things.

1. Get someone with small hands to get up in there and pull the cable knot till it opens. Then replace the lock.

2. Locksmith.