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EuroFanatic

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(No idle questions for those why have been following those!!! LOL)

1996 Eclipse GST

Ok, so I really have 2 questions, my main one right now being:

1. What is the best recommendation for turning that clutch adjustment rod? I put an OE clutch in it this weekend, and the pedal has to go ALL THE WAY to the floor, and even still sometimes it grinds going into gear. I bled the system for about an hour, solid lines of clear new fluid are going through, so I think its jut out of adjustment. I got under there, and someone was there before me, the rod is all chewed up and none of my pliers want to grab it to turn it. Is there a different way? Also, which way should it be rotated to bring the clutch pedal out away from the floor?

2. Are there any common issues with door locks? Mine has power locks...but the key wont work in the tumblers, doors or hatch. Will only start the car. I press the lock button and they sound like a door that's already locked when you hit lock again, like a click click sound but nothing happens. Don't know I if I want to tear into it if I can see about a common issue.
 
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1. Wrenches - use wrenches. Pliers are not a multi-purpose tool. Use or go buy a small wrench set something with 8mm and below. This makes the clutch adjustment so much easier.

2. Yeah the door handles and locks are a common issue. Tear into it with the proper tools.
 
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Ok, I figured out the clutch rod, last few I have dealt with were just put the clutch in and go. Actually feels like a regular car now...

The reason I said pliars was because whoever was in there before me had the whole rod stripped of its black paint and couldn't get anything else on it. Either way, its good now.

Ok, I now have a video to be diagnosed. I decided to tear into the door locking problem tonight and the car wanted to fight back, locked me out for 20min so I tore apart the door panels once I got inside. The driver side lock makes all the other locks click when moving the lock into the locked position EXCEPT the pass side. So I tried that one and nothing happens. Although, I did find this wire down inside the door. Where does it go? Not much room to see, but looking at the connector I probably need a new one...

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