Vacuum Door Lock System

It has been used as an anti theft device in older model mercedes.

Vacuum door lock system.

Inspect the switch especially the metal end. The following photos show details of the door lock system canister and connections. 1963 was the first year for the thunderbird vacuum door lock system. Because of this the vacuum door lock system does actually serve two purposes.

Leaks in the air tubes cause air to escape in and out and make it as useful as a tire with a hole in it. It is a locking system that is vacuum based and uses pressure to lock all doors at the same time. Reach up inside the shell of the door and gently pull the switch down towards the opening in the door. For complete instructions and parts needed to fix your door locks and other related vacuum problems go here.

Essentially this crucial component creates a vacuum that causes the lock mechanisms to move. The vacuum door lock feature is a system that was patented and designed by mercedes benz. The actuator is the part of your car that is responsible for operating the actual door locks. 1963 door lock system details.

Enable quick and convenient access into vacuum vessels such as process chambers and load locks. Any change in the amount of air in that system outside the given parameters takes power away from it. If it looks heavily corroded rusted or if the metal mechanism on the. Like a hydraulic system the vacuum door lock is dependent upon a closed system of forced matter air that operates the door lock.

Offered in a wide range of uhv flange sizes with or without viewport glass. Do not force the. When this fails it prevents the door lock from working correctly.