wla7pca7 Report post Posted August 16, 2017 The entry door on my 2014 American Eagle will not open. The door is not wedged. It is free in the frame but will not release from the bolt the jaws wrap around. In other words, the jaws do not release. Any experience with this problem that may help me? Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redandsilver Report post Posted August 19, 2017 Can you get inside the coach? I would think something broke or shifted in the handle that is not allowing the handle outside to open the door. I think I saw a post somewhere where a rod inside the handle had bent and therefore wouldn't release the jaws. If You can't get inside - a Locksmith MIGHT be able to help - but repair to the door frame is a possibility too. Good luck and please report back when you get this figured out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickandlois Report post Posted August 19, 2017 wla7pca7, The link below covers what I did to replace the door handle and lock on our coach. Could you post information on the make of the make of the handle and key assemble installed on your coach. Rich. Note- I could get the door to open by lifting up on the handle so it would rotate, might work in your case! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted August 19, 2017 Quote wla7...you already made a post on this door a week ago! Why again? You wrote that you climbed in the driver window and opened the door, then found a pin that was miss aligned... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted August 19, 2017 Carl, For some reason the post was entered twice. Once folks posted to one and some posted to the other it became duplicated. Maybe Brett can merge the two. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wla7pca7 Report post Posted September 6, 2017 Carl, ... So, you think I posted twice on purpose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickandlois Report post Posted September 6, 2017 2 hours ago, wla7pca7 said: Carl, ... So, you think I posted twice on purpose? Do not think that was Carl's thought. I have hit the submit box more then once myself. Real easy to do and it does happen every so often. The question is have you managed to get the door to open properly or get that stubborn assembly out of the door? Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 6, 2017 Thanks Rich. It was not ! Been there, done that and have a wet T- Shirt (looked good on me 40 years ago)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wla7pca7 Report post Posted November 6, 2017 I think I figured out the problem. The "striker pin" (my definition) did not strike the "trigger bar" (which unlocks the door), and thus the door would not unlock. Upon visual inspection the trigger bar seemed to be slightly worn at the point where the striker pin touches the trigger bar. I glued a small clip over the top of the trigger bar at the point where the striker pin touches the trigger bar, thus making the trigger bar a bit higher at the strike point. The door has opened perfectly since this fix. I think of the trigger bar as being similar to the trigger on a mouse trap. A slight touch by the trigger pin and the trigger bar instantly releases the door. I may be wrong but, so far, it works perfectly. Just hope the glue holds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted November 7, 2017 Thanks for reporting back. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted November 7, 2017 Yes, ditto! interesting fix and it may help another Eagle owner! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted November 7, 2017 Just as a follow up can you get the pin out? It might be a good idea to weld a bit on the end and reduce worry that the glue won't hold. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wla7pca7 Report post Posted November 8, 2017 I do not think I can get the pin out without disassembling the lock mechanism. I am not a master mechanic ... thus my approach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted November 8, 2017 Your right. The whole thing has got to come out for the removal of pin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
