i’m having a problem locking and unlocking the drivers side door. The door lock key will engage and lock the door but I can not take the key out of the lock until I unlock the door . So I put the key in and I turn it to the left and the door locks not allowing me to remove the key, so when I turn back to the right to the starting position it unlocks the door and allows me to remove the key. Is the lock key cylinder the issue? Need to buy a new one? Or an adjustment needed? Thanks everyone
1974 FJ40 drivers door key problem
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Did it ever work correctly? Is it and old style door or the new style. I have a 76 top on my 72. I almost never lock the doors, its waste of time - coat hanger threw the kick vent or the door seal. When I do lock the doors I use the inside handle/tab an unlock the door with the key.
The linkage on the latch mechanism might need some lubrication. Try working some graphite into the tumbler with a key.
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I bought this FJ40 about a year ago and never tried locking it until recently.
I’m not sure if it ever worked correctly, I’ve owned it for less than a year. It’s an original 1974 FJ. I just noticed the tab to lock and unlock the door from the inside is missing and replaced with a nut.
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I spayed it with some WD40 but I’ll buy some graphite spray and try that. Thanks
You can get powder graphite as well.
That appears to be the old style doors, and I'm not familiar with them.
I'm sure in the manual there would be a procedure to adjust the mechanism. Does the other door lock work, if it does you might be able to compare the settings. Maybe some part in the guts got index 180 out and isn't allowing the key to withdraw when locked.
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They have a drivers door cylinder with key
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I'm sure in the manual there would be a procedure to adjust the mechanism. Does the other door lock work, if it does you might be able to compare the settings. Maybe some part in the guts got index 180 out and isn't allowing the key to withdraw when locked.
Free download manuals,
Land Cruiser Factory Service Manuals (FSMs)
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Door - Front 1963-1974 40 & 45 Series (Page 124) - Specter Off-Road
Toyota Land Cruiser parts since 1983. From the oldest FJ25 and to the newest Land Cruiser, Non USA or domestic 40 Series, 60 Series 80 Series or 100 Series, SOR has the largest selection of top quality new and used OEM and aftermarket Land Cruiser parts in stock in the world. Specializing in...
They have a drivers door cylinder with key
FJ40 Cylinder locks and keys - 1958-1984 Land Cruiser - Specter Off-Road
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Thank you for the info, I’ll dive into the manual. Hopefully an adjustment is all that's needed.That appears to be the old style doors, and I'm not familiar with them.
I'm sure in the manual there would be a procedure to adjust the mechanism. Does the other door lock work, if it does you might be able to compare the settings. Maybe some part in the guts got index 180 out and isn't allowing the key to withdraw when locked.
Free download manuals,
Land Cruiser Factory Service Manuals (FSMs)
Factory service manuals (FSMs) for your Toyota Land Cruiser ! From the 1950s to the present!
Door - Front 1963-1974 40 & 45 Series (Page 124) - Specter Off-Road
Toyota Land Cruiser parts since 1983. From the oldest FJ25 and to the newest Land Cruiser, Non USA or domestic 40 Series, 60 Series 80 Series or 100 Series, SOR has the largest selection of top quality new and used OEM and aftermarket Land Cruiser parts in stock in the world. Specializing in...
They have a drivers door cylinder with key
FJ40 Cylinder locks and keys - 1958-1984 Land Cruiser - Specter Off-Road
Toyota Land Cruiser parts since 1983. From the oldest FJ25 and to the newest Land Cruiser, Non USA or domestic 40 Series, 60 Series 80 Series or 100 Series, SOR has the largest selection of top quality new and used OEM and aftermarket Land Cruiser parts in stock in the world. Specializing in...
The square shaft that runs through the door to the inner lock is 90 degrees out of rotation. Pull the inside lock plate to access the shaft and rotate it 90 degrees. If that doesn’t work, try 90 degrees in the opposite direction.
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Thanks let me give that a try.