Fix broken cable with bicycle brake adjuster - ford car truck van door won't open - stuck latch
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- čas přidán 25. 03. 2016
- Updated 2022/09/13 Shows how to fix broken cables that prevent many Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury car and truck doors from opening. It's an easy fix. Just file a bicycle brake adjuster to resemble the shape of the original housing end. This idea can be used to fix other types of cables also.
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The brake cable adjuster I use in the video were ordered off of ebay. The seller is no longer available, but there are plenty of other sellers. You can also get them at some bicycle repair shops. I recommend the 10mm adjusters. Buy a few extra in case you make mistakes. They are much cheaper on ebay.
Thanks for watching. Feel free to make comments and ask questions.
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Like your down to earth style no superfluous info, straight forward and links to extra info. Well done!
Thanks, you saved me from paying $400 again. I watched all your videos twice then ordered the cables ends on Amazon for 8 bucks.. They fit perfect with no alterations. My 99 F250 had the same problem as yours, the upper door lock cable deteriorated at the door center, very easy fix if you take the speaker out. I am now subscribed to all you videos, thanks again for helping all of us.
Amazing amount of help! I have seen some great people who know how to use a video camera correctly, but this gentleman takes some amazing details and closeups! THIS is the video you are looking for! My back door is back fully operational, Thank You!
The best video I've ever watched. Clear, concise, great camera angles and easy to follow.
Top notch video instruction. This saved me $700. My dealer just quoted me almost $700 to open and repair the rear door on my 2001 F250 Super Duty. I'll save another $700 when I make a preemptive repair on the other rear door next weekend! Thank you my man.
Thanks mate! Your video got me out of a bind - fixed in a day! I see comments saying "you can buy all the parts" but try doing that from Australia! It won't happen inside of a week, and some parts for my 2002 F250 take 6 months to get here! Anyway, I was able to source the bicycle cable adjusters at the second store I tried, and following your lead, modded them to fit. Purrrrfect! Cheers!
Thank you for video. I just repaired the rear and side cargo door on my Ford E250. This saved me a ton of money. The dealership quoted me around $130 to $140 for the parts per door. When I called the service department they were going to charge me over $500 per door. I can't believe the labor would be so high on just replacing the cables and latch assemblies. I made four new connectors per door and still took me less than 3 hours. Thanks!
Great! I am glad it saved you some money. Thanks for the comment.
Great video, thanks! Bike cable adjusters aren't a bad idea, however, the $12 kit including the machined ends is a real time saver!
Just fixed my truck thanks to you! Great idea!
Super! Thanks for your time on putting this together and sharing it. Now I got the key to success on my 1999 F250 and 2001 F150 that both have the same problem. Again, thank you very much.
Great video!!! Highly skilled + lots of patience!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you very much. I followed your instructions without any problems, for a change.
I did the repair on my rear doors a long time ago using your video and the plastic fill tubes as sleeves. Then one of the doors started acting up and I found our about the Dorman cable repair ends. Searched and in your newer video on repair and in it you mentioned a different video showing how to use cable repair kit instead of the bike brake adjusters. Couldnt fine that video so I just tore into it and trialed and errored my way to success. Thanks for the work you put into these videos. They are great!
I never did a video on how to use the repair kits because there are so many videos out there already.
Great info. we should never stop learning new skills and repair procedures.
Good stuff man. Thanks for being so concise!
Thanks for the time you spent on this, it helped.
Thank you for sharing this important information listening from Brownwood Texas
This is straight up DUDE STUFF, your bad ass my friend👍🏻🤠
TY ! Thank You ! Very clear, concise and valuable !
Great help, thank you for the time you invested.
Thanks for take your time and explains.
I appreciate it.
Great video did all cable ends on 2000 ford e-150 .cost $30.00 materials & about 3 hrs. $ saved close to $1200.00 parts from Dealer,forget about the labor!
Good work big respect for you
I'm a locksmith and have to fix all makes and models of doors. This is a way to do it ( hey as long as it works!) I'll make a video that will save HOURS of work.
Where's that video?
Worked great thanks!
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Very helpful, thank you.
Big help. Well done videos.
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Wow!!! Worked amazing!
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Thanks!
WoW ! for $3 dollars more i bought a new cable and popped it in, job done. this method is nice if you cant get amazon or a local to buy a new one, this is a day just prepping the old, ...Pooh !
Where did you get your cable?
Awesome Great Video Thanks
good info save me money [great job] e250 doors
+dave o Glad to hear it helped you. Thanks for the comment.
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A video for Nissan Titan doors would be great. The latch or actuator is completely enclosed. Lots of people looking for way to open rear doors.
Can you somehow cut open the housing and still use this method?
Thanks for the info! I have a truck just like this! But I'm gonna try this method with my 06 Honda Accord!
Cool. Let me know how it goes. Which cable is broken on your Accord?
@@fixpro256 my inner driver side door latch cable! I broke it while replacing the window, but never got around to fixing it. I have a plan, but I will have to see how it works for me! I appreciate the help though!
Just did my 02 .two hours. Remove top and bottom latches. Three screws top and bottom.
Your videos are very helpful! I am very appreciative for you taking the time to do them. Do you know when your "extras" video will be complete? I'm having an issue with cable adjustment on one of the latches. Thanks again!
I am trying to deal with a death in my family. That may slow me down a few months. Let me know what your problem is. I may be able to help. I may also have a section of video I can send you to help. Thanks
Thanks for the video on fixing the door latches. I used your barrel adjuster method and fixed the cables on the drivers side rear door on my 2001 F250. Went pretty easy and I got the adjusters free from the bike store because they were used. Do you have any knowledge on the latch itself failing? The door doesn't seem to be solid when it's closed and I think the top latch may be the problem.
Sorry it took me so long to respond. If the door isn't shutting well, try taking the latches out and cleaning them. Then lubricate. If they still don't work well, you may be able to adjust the post that the latch grabs. I usually have to shut mine with my hand about a foot or two from the top so more force goes to the top latch than the bottom.
I've got my brake adjusters and tools ready....what did you use to wrap the cable before putting the adjuster on it? Looks like some kind of tape.
It is just a good quality duct tape. You can use just about any tape. It is just to keep the adjuster in place while you do the installation. Before you get everything installed, there is no tension to keep things in place. After that, the tension on the system should keep everything together.
What is the link or address to the EXTRAS video? You refer to it many times, but I cannot find it.
Thanks ... this helps!
+greg54444 I haven't finished it yet. I have been on the road across county and won't be able to work on it for a few more weeks. But if you have any questions, let me know and I will try to help. When the EXTRAS video is done, I will put a link to it in the information section of this video.
This was a great how to video. I did manage to get the drivers side suicide door open. I think my issue on just one the handle side. The cable housing busted off and just going through the handle hole within the door frame. I can pull both the cables and they open up fine. So I'm wondering if I can just fix that portion without pulling any of the locking mechanism???
I would give that a shot. But the rest will probably fail soon after. Probably when you go down one of those wonderful dirt roads with the washboard texture. Good luck to you
I don't suppose you have a video on why a mirror will not move? Both of them do not move unless by hand. I have power going to the fuse panel which is a 7.5 amp. Trying to see if power is still going through to the end that hooks into the mirror itself. I wonder if I can just take jumper wires and go direct and hope I can hear something???
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Heya there, so I'm wondering if you might be able to suggest some tips for me in relation to my particular situation? I have a 1993 Ford E150 Econoline van... the rear door handle has stopped working so that I cannot open it from inside OR outside!! I want/need to fix this myself as easily and inexpensively as possible. I need to know how to get the door open to be able to get to the cables! thank you!
I dont know much about that model. Is this a rear door on the side of the van or the door at the rear bumper? Are you able to remove the door panel and the membrane under it?
Mr. Know........Issue with Ford E250 (2005) Side door both cables must be rebuilt per your fix.
Any advice and/or video to re install .
Like work with latch in place or remove from door void.
Any of your advice is greatly needed.
I am not sure I follow the question. These are the only other videos I have related to your problem. See if any of them help. If not, let me know.
How to remove Ford rear door panels with/while door stuck shut: czcams.com/video/3tAdn3vXZqg/video.html
How to open stuck truck, van, or car door latch with broken cable: czcams.com/video/yfeQGMvsoSg/video.html
Broken cable housing repair (Extras):czcams.com/video/Xi1js3_RebQ/video.html
so the lock must be removed from door, in order to complete the repaired cable installation.
If your truck is like the one in my videos, you might be able to do the bottom latch without removing it, but it isn't that hard to remove. The top one has to be removed.
My condolences for your loss. I hope time and faith will heal your hurt.
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Great video. Thanks. This is about a 1999 truck. The suicide door latch on my 2013, F150 with 122,000 miles just broke. Seems like this problem is common. If the problem is indeed these 75 cent, rubber cable ends breaking, I am going to be really pissed. What a frickin' rip-off!! A dealer charges $500 to $700 per door to fix, when Ford could have used $1.50 metal ends in the first place. Ford (and other makers) should be ashamed of the crappy design they have been pushing for 15 years!
I agree. It also sucks that Ford only sells the new cable with the latch attached. They don't sell just the cable by itself. But, you can get an aftermarket cable without the latch. Or, buy the metal ends, or make them yourself. As far as I know, they are still putting the plastic ones in the 2018s
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Cannot find the video for how to install cable repair kits can someone post a link
If you hit the 'show more' button on fixpro256, it says video coming soon. I'm looking for it too.
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How do I get to the cable? To remove the lock assembly from door. Can't find any you tube help.
See if any of these help. What kind of truck is it?
How to remove Ford rear door panels with/while door stuck shut: czcams.com/video/3tAdn3vXZqg/video.html
How to open stuck truck, van, or car door latch with broken cable: czcams.com/video/yfeQGMvsoSg/video.html
fixpro256 thanks for responding...it's a 1997 E150 Econoline Van Traveler. I think I have to take off the door panel, trim, etc and not just the black latch housing.
I don't have much experience with that model. What door is it, rear or side? Maybe one of my viewers will know.
On my 99 expedition.. look at the inside pull down leather handle..underneath this on expeditions, are two Phillips head screws. I used a mirror to see it.
Oh I just saw you have a van..but it still might help you.
Where do you by the 10 MM bicycle brake adjusters?
Disregard... I found them at Amazon. Thank you for the instructional videos. They are well done. This is an excellent fix. Better than the original design of the part .
www.amazon.com/Tektro-Adjusting-Barrel-Brake-Lever/dp/B000C191BG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_468_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41FP8eRMqAL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=RM8Y3CH2H5T32GCCHRW8
Hi Brian,
I got your previous message. I got mine on ebay, but prices and links are only good for a short period of time. I don't usually do direct links because of that. But thanks for providing your link. Some people may find it helpful.
it doesn't even surprise me ford makes this shit out of plastic
Cheep plastic !
I’m trying to watch the “EXTRAS” video, but it is set to private.
Sorry about that. I'm shutting down my second channel and copying everything to fixpro256. CZcams doesn't let you move videos, so I had to make a copy. I missed the link in the description that points to the old version on HowToAutoRepair. Thanks for letting me know. Here is a link to the new one on FixPro256: czcams.com/video/hGXtBr4zGTA/video.html
I also updated it in the description
My cable is broken at latch how can I get it to open
This is another video I have about opening stuck latches. Also read the description of that video. It has some tips and tricks in it. Some of the other videos I link to in the description may also help. Good luck.
U neva put wher u got the brake adjustments
Thanks for reminding me. The brake cable adjuster I use in the video were ordered off of ebay. The seller is no longer available, but there are plenty of other sellers. You can also get them at some bicycle repair shops. I recommend the 10mm adjusters. Buy a few extra in case you make mistakes. They are much cheaper on ebay.
fixpro256 I have some info that u can put on your video...
A few of the screws stripped out(the star heads) so I had to cut a groove in the screw to use pliers to unscrew, it took a lil time but it worked..
I wish I could include it in my video, but youtube doesn't allow you to change a video after it is submitted. But, I can put it in the description. Thanks.
I couldn't find your original questions. Maybe you already found an answer??? I don't know that I can explain the concept very well, but if the housing is not held in place, the inner cable will not work. Other people use cable ties, epoxy, pieces of copper..... On a bicycle, the brake adjuster is used to adjust the brakes AND hold the cable housing in place. In a car/truck door, they usually give you a different way to adjust the lengthen. So, the bicycle brake adjuster is not being used as an "adjuster" in the truck door. It is only being used to replace the faulty housing end that broke. Let me know if that doesn't answer your question.
HowToAutoRepair. it can be done in an editor like Kinemaster. Since you are changing the video info..It works a great majority of time.My latch was stuck. Both the electronic controlled cable and the
manual opener cables are bad. I am going to try this.
For 10 bucks you can buy the correct pieces for one door from Amazon.
Yes. When I made the video bac in 2016, they weren't as easy to find. Now they are even sold at the autoparts stores. I think I talked about that in some of the comments, but I need to update the description/txt also. Thanks
You should speak up
Yes. I always have to compare it to other videos to guess at how high to set the recording volume. I didn't guess so well on this one.