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Side (storage Bin) Panel Wont Lock

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CFLR8derFan

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Hey all,
? I noticed tonight that the left side panel wasn't latched, and thought nothing of it, but when I tried close it, it didn't catch. ?further inspection revealed that the lock/latch wasn't holding the the closed position, and whats worse is that even in the locked position you could push the button in just enough to open the panel on the few times it did catch.

I searched and didnt find anything on the topic, so I was wondering if anyone has had any problems w/ the locks on the panels, or if its just a fluke.


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-- Gary
 
I saw one on the lot when I was shopping for my AVY...I passed that one up...

I did look at the latch and it seemed to be broken....I suggest taking yours in and having them look at it.
 
I thought that I had the same problem, but I just started shutting them with a little persuasive force >:D and that seemed to do the trick.
 
I had the same problem on the driver's side compartment. I told them when we dropped off the AV for 'scotch guarding'. They fixed it right off.

I think that it was set too tight. If you slam it down it will probably lock everytime. My quess would be to loosen the bar a bit. You will see what I mean by looking at it.
 
:-[Had that problem on both sides just after I bought it over a year ago...took it back to the dealer the replaced the locks and all has woked fine since :B:
 
i noticed with mine that if i locked it before i dropped the door that it would lock... but if i shut it then locked it i would still have to open it up and drop it again to get it to lock and not open up... maybe it's the same problem? it's not that big of a deal to me.



~BIGRED
 
Noticed same, when i jumped out the truck after a 4 hour drive with speeds up to welll,,,,,,,,90 and was walking around back of truck and drivers side box lid was up. Don't know how long it had been like that, but apparently when i left the dock after putting life jacket in i was not persuasive enough. Now i make sure before leaving. Have to use a lil extra pressure when closing.
Passengers side works fine..
zeeya
 
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