» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 06-01-2024 03:04 PM 7 Replies, 409,838 Views | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-28-2024 06:42 PM 1 Replies, 3,627 Views | | OMG!OMG! 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 0 Replies, 1,441 Views | | | | | 06-05-2006, 05:13 PM | #1 | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 | Stuck hatch lock button Greetings, The "issue du jour" seems to be that my hatch lock button is stuck in the "depressed" position and won't pop back out. My first instinct is to spray just a bit of WD-40 in there, but since I have no idea what materials lurk inside that mechanism, I'm not going to do that just yet. The door locks seem to function properly, using both the interior lock button on the console and the key from outside. I tried to turn the hatch lock button with the key while it was pressed in, but it only moved less than a quarter turn, and I'm not going to force it. Any thoughts or suggestions on how to proceed? __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH! THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | 06-05-2006, 05:18 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 308 | I would spray some WD-40, let it soak a minute and then try it with the key again. If it didn't work the first try, I'd spray more and repeat. The key action even if limited will help to distribute the oil. goodluck __________________ '99 ti /Mtechnic, Schwartz II, Meyle Control Arms w/Full Metal Ball Joints, PowerFlex poly LCAB's, Pirelli P Zero/Nero 225/50/16, "the d-baffle"...... | | | 06-05-2006, 05:20 PM | #3 | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 | So... there's nothing in there that's going to dissolve or explode upon contact with WD-40? LOL __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH! THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | 06-05-2006, 05:35 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 308 | nah. Not that I can think of. I'd use the red tube attachment though and stick it into the key slot and of course wipe any off the paint. __________________ '99 ti /Mtechnic, Schwartz II, Meyle Control Arms w/Full Metal Ball Joints, PowerFlex poly LCAB's, Pirelli P Zero/Nero 225/50/16, "the d-baffle"...... | | | 06-05-2006, 05:35 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 | Try using graphite lubricant sprayed through the keyhole, then use the key to turn the lock a few times. WD-40 attracts dust, which is what gums up the tumbler mechanism. It'll work, but might goop up again. __________________ I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | 06-05-2006, 07:06 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 867 | Quote: Originally Posted by aceyx Try using graphite lubricant sprayed through the keyhole, then use the key to turn the lock a few times. WD-40 attracts dust, which is what gums up the tumbler mechanism. It'll work, but might goop up again. | +1 for graphite mine sticks too... would usually happen when unlocking or locking the hatch. So now I just rely on the driver door to unloc/lock the hatch with the key. I also just found out....if the windows are left open when locking the door...hold to the lock position to roll the windows up...pretty cool I never knew. tomorrow's the day.... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |