[V8] Drivers Key turns uselessly

[Michael Larosa Jr]

You snapped the cheap pot metal/white metal ring inside the door
around the lock mechanism.  Common problem... I'm sure the procedure
to fix this is in the archives somewhere :)

Mike,
ex-V8 owner

Mark Kalbskopf wrote:
> Last night I went to lock the car and the key turned but had no effect - 
> actually that's not quite true, It had no mechanical effect on the lock 
> knobs but it did set the alarm. Ditto with unlocking.
> So now I have to make a trip around to the passenger door to get in.
> I remember that on the 5000 the door handle would always break but I 
> don't remember the key not working.
> Anyone familiar with this?
> 
> Mark K
> Chantilly Va
> 90 V8
> 
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