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Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:50 pm

having a weird locking issue with my t-handle. When i unlatch the handle and pull the decklid up, i can turn it the handle back to latched position and lock it with the key. but when i put the decklid back down, turn the latch 180 to latch it in place, i can't lock it. the key just won't turn in the keyhole when the lid is latched down.

any thoughts? i hope it's not a bad core, because the handle and my door are still a matching set that use the same key. Thanks!

Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:42 pm

I had the same issues with a locking T handle I had on a 56 I use to own. When the deck lid is down turn the handle to the lock position then turn the handle a little bit further while keeping pressure on the key until it locks. Give that a try it worked for mine.

I'll explain why your handle is doing this if my method works.

Tue Apr 24, 2012 5:03 pm

Same issue with my 56 and I tried your technique to no avail.

Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:33 pm

hmm, actually it's the other way around. when i turn the handle to unlatch it, i can lock it. but when i latch it down, i can only turn the key almost 90 degrees. even if i try jiggling the T back and forth and trying to lock it, it doesn't lock. :cry:

Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:42 pm

ok, common sense saves the day. i unbolted the T and flipped it over. voila. problem solved :oops: :P

Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:26 am

audidood wrote: ok, common sense saves the day. i unbolted the T and flipped it over. voila. problem solved :oops: :P
we have all been there trust me :D