How does the cylinder work on a door lock?
When they key lines up with the tumblers, you can turn the cylinder. The cylinder attaches to the door lock rod. The lock rod can pull the latch rod or latch cable for the door handle into position, which allows the door handle to unlatch the door and allows you to get into your car.
Is it necessary to replace a cylinder lock?
A cylinder lock ensures the proper function of your door locks, which help protect against car theft. Replacing this part takes time and know-how. Average rating from 177 customers who received a Door does not lock or open Inspection.
Why do you need a rod locking pneumatic cylinder?
Rod locking pneumatic cylinders, such as Parker’s P1F Series of ISO cylinders, have been designed to hold loads safely in position in a situation where the compressed air supply fails.
When does a Parker rod locking cylinder disengage?
Parker supplies two basic variants of rod locking cylinders: Both are able to hold the piston at any point in its stroke. The locking mechanism disengages when air pressure is re-established so that normal operation can resume.
When they key lines up with the tumblers, you can turn the cylinder. The cylinder attaches to the door lock rod. The lock rod can pull the latch rod or latch cable for the door handle into position, which allows the door handle to unlatch the door and allows you to get into your car.
What to do if your car lock cylinder has failed?
This confirms that the lock cylinder has failed and not the linkages inside the door. Step 2: Unlock and open the affected door. Get into the vehicle from another door if the door you are working on will not open. Unlock and open the door with the broken, stuck, or damaged door lock cylinder from the inside of the vehicle.
What are the clips that hold the lock rod in place?
Also known as the door lock rod fastener, these linkage clips hold the lock rod in place so your door can be securely locked. These parts are vehicle-specific and AutoZone makes finding the right parts easy: simply enter your vehicle’s year, make, model, and engine above, and we’ll only show you parts that fit. These replacement parts:
What happens when door lock rods wear out?
These hold the door lock rods in place on the door frame. When these wear out or break the door lock rods will flop around inside the door creating noise and preventing the door lock pull stem to lock and unlock the side doors.