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I have a very basic xl. Ordered it that way from the factory. No key FOB and passenger side keyhole.

I would probably go to a locksmith and have them look in the keyhole with a scope and have them clean out the wd40.
Strange, I figured someone else would have encountered this issue before. I'm also guessing everyone uses their fob and wouldn't ever have this issue. Ha!
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I know that David @subquark has an XL Ranger and he’s mentioned using his key fob so I guess there’s an XL even more basic-er (that’s a word right?) than Soupie. 🤷‍♂️
I have the 101A package with remote mirrors. But, and I thought this was prior to 2022s, there wete versions with keyed passenger door and akeyed tailgate.

I have neither and I only have only one auto window and no rear window defroster.
 

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I have the 101A package with remote mirrors. But, and I thought this was prior to 2022s, there wete versions with keyed passenger door and akeyed tailgate.

I have neither and I only have only one auto window and no rear window defroster.
I wonder if it was part of all the deleted items that happened gradually after the 2019 models?
 

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Sounds like a pin or tumbler did not retract and is stock in the down position. Maybe close the door hard a few times to loosen it up? Do you have AAA, with the Premier I have, they cover up to $150 for a locksmith. Classic is $60 and Plus is $100 I believe. Used it for a new key one time.
 
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Sounds like a pin or tumbler did not retract and is stock in the down position. Maybe close the door hard a few times to loosen it up? Do you have AAA, with the Premier I have, they cover up to $150 for a locksmith. Classic is $60 and Plus is $100 I believe. Used it for a new key one time.
I don't have AAA but good to know that's an option. Thanks for the suggestion on the door and possibly a stuck pin. I'll have to give that a try.
 


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Sounds like a pin or tumbler did not retract and is stock in the down position. Maybe close the door hard a few times to loosen it up? Do you have AAA, with the Premier I have, they cover up to $150 for a locksmith. Classic is $60 and Plus is $100 I believe. Used it for a new key one time.
Or just get my ex-wife to close the door. :D
 

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Could just be the lock is worn out. My old f150 did this, then a few months later the it self destructed. Had to pay a few hundred bucks to get a new one installed. Then a few months after that, someone tried breaking into my truck by jamming a screwdriver in the lock… Another $300 later, I had a functioning door lock again.
 
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Could just be the lock is worn out. My old f150 did this, then a few months later the it self destructed. Had to pay a few hundred bucks to get a new one installed. Then a few months after that, someone tried breaking into my truck by jamming a screwdriver in the lock… Another $300 later, I had a functioning door lock again.
Ouch! That's no fun.

The truck just hit 13K miles. I hope the lock isn't falling apart already!
 

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I never thought to look?
I didnt even know vehicles even still came with them?
I havent put a key in a door for 25 years LOL
 

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I have the 101A package with remote mirrors. But, and I thought this was prior to 2022s, there wete versions with keyed passenger door and akeyed tailgate.

I have neither and I only have only one auto window and no rear window defroster.
the wire either fell off or broke for some of us and we dont have a rear window defroster either LOL
 

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the wire either fell off or broke for some of us and we dont have a rear window defroster either LOL
Some of were smart enough to move to a warm area where we don't need a rear (or front) defroster. 😜:tumbleweed:
 

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Some of were smart enough to move to a warm area where we don't need a rear (or front) defroster. 😜:tumbleweed:
I am wishing for Snow right now, it is over 100F in NY right now, I am not a heat person LOL I spent 30 years in the south, Just Nope
 

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I am wishing for Snow right now, it is over 100F in NY right now, I am not a heat person LOL I spent 30 years in the south, Just Nope
I get it, some hate being hot and some (like myself) hate anything under 70*. lol

You could always take a quick trip out west later this week. They're supposed to get around 3' of snow through the weekend. :eek:

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