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door latch jammed, 512 TR

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by akml, Sep 2, 2006.

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  1. akml

    akml Karting

    Nov 2, 2004
    84
    philadelphia
    Help!!
    The door latch got jammed closed when the door was open on my 512 TR so I can't close the door now.
    I tried but can't open the latch to close the door. Is there a trick to this??
    Thanks
     
  2. Ferrari Mackintosh

    Ferrari Mackintosh Formula Junior

    Sep 21, 2004
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    Ferrari Enthiusiast
    This happened twice to myself. You have to pull the latch back with a screwdriver.
     
  3. akml

    akml Karting

    Nov 2, 2004
    84
    philadelphia
    I tried putting the screwdriver in different spots. No luck. Any more guidance?? Where should I put the screwdriver?
    Thanks
     
  4. Shamile

    Shamile F1 Veteran

    Dec 31, 2002
    6,712
    Lakeland FL
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    Shamile
    Dear Ferraristi,

    If the latch is the same as on my 91 Testarossa.... you will see in the lower right corner ( when viewing straight on ) a hammer- like shape. It is probably in the closed position. ( No open " C " to the inside of the latch) You can pull the " hammer " down with your fingers. It almost has a little ear that you can pull down thus opening the latch.

    I hope this helps.

    Shamile Shams Kassam II

    Freeze...Miami Vice !
     
  5. akml

    akml Karting

    Nov 2, 2004
    84
    philadelphia
    thanks, I did it.
    I figured out I have to hold/lift the door handle to disengage the lock, before pulling the latch down.
     

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