Stubborn door locks

Jeep Joe

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Hello, my tj door locks all the sudden started to be annoying, it’s nearly impossible to unlock the door from the inside of the vehicle using the switch. I have wd-40’d the crap out of them and they still are being stubborn, anybody have any tips on making them easier to unlock? Do I have to take the entire door panel off?
 
I have had this problem for a few years.. it is intermittent. I haven't gotten around to fixing it tho. Also.. graphite might be a better lube.
 
You might have a plastic rod retaing clip broken or in the process of breaking. It might be worth removing the door panel for look-see.
 
You might have a plastic rod retaing clip broken or in the process of breaking. It might be worth removing the door panel for look-see.
Oooooo that is probably it, if I hit the door hard enough it unlocks no problem. Too bad it’s raining to beat hell and my garage is full, guess it’ll have to wait.