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No one can figure out how to properly open fox doors?

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Old 09-21-2008, 11:56 AM
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Never heard of this issue
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Old 09-21-2008, 12:20 PM
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its the cheap handles going bad, door handle failure is common on a fox
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Old 09-21-2008, 06:14 PM
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yea my passenger handle is broken
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Old 09-21-2008, 07:20 PM
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I have metal handles on mine and they still do it. Probably just need to be lubed in some spots to make it easier.
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Old 09-21-2008, 08:37 PM
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yup mine are the same way. my passenger handle is actually broken off the door at the hinge and the rod is basically the only thing holding it on. i think only 2 of my friends know how to open it other than me. you have to hold it in place like the handle should be use your thumb to push down as you lift up with your fingers. my gf still doesnt know how to open the door from the outside so i have to open it for her.
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Old 09-21-2008, 10:47 PM
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lol/\ her mom probably thinks your such a nice young man :P
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Old 09-21-2008, 11:39 PM
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hmmm never had any problems and I have/had 3 foxes
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Old 09-22-2008, 10:02 AM
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I dont have that problem. if anything, my power lock on the driver side has a mind of its own, sometimes it locks with the switch, some times I have to push it down manually...

I think the plug is falling off or its a bad connection/ground
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Old 09-22-2008, 10:08 AM
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my passenger side is tough to open but thats because the auto locks have basically seized up almost and dont work so you are battling it. but my diver side is disconnected and it opens without issue.
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Old 09-22-2008, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by FivePointOhh
my passenger side is tough to open but thats because the auto locks have basically seized up almost and dont work so you are battling it. but my diver side is disconnected and it opens without issue.
thats what happened to my car when I first got it... the actuator siezed and I had to take the door apart to disconnect it so I could actually lock the door...
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