Well, I was washing the car yesterday and as I got to the passenger side I noticed an EMPTY HOLE where the lock mechanism used to be!!! The damn lock mechanism fell INSIDE the door!!! I can hear it rattling around when I close the door. Anyone ever heard of anything like this before?? Damn weird.

 

That's terrible! Maybe a peep-hole in your home's front door....but not the car, that's unacceptable!

 

Maybe someone tried to break into your car and popped the lock mechanism?

 

That's what I thought at first but it just doesn't seem like how somebody would try to break into a convertible! That, and there was no other signs of damage, scratches or nicks around the lock/handle or anything.

 

he would if he wanted to re-sell it overseas or something... He would want to keep it clean...

 

Perhaps I'm just being naive, but I just don't think there is a large international auto theft ring in Rochester, NY. Especially operating in the places I go (well populated, public places). No, I think this was just a manufacturing glitch.

 

Well, there might not be. If I took a flat head screwdriver, placed the tip in the key slot and pounded the handle with a mallet. Just take it back to the dealer, only one way to find out take a look at it. I've never heard of a lock mechanism falling out on their own.

 

I had the trunk lock mechanism punched out years ago on a previous car...they stole my stereo equipment. I say a theft attempt is the most likely reason....If it fell into the door, when you get it out you will know.

 

The lock mechanism is held in place by a very robust piece of metal securely bolted at several locations to the door frame. If the cylinder fell out on its own, there is more loose in your door! I suggest that you have the dealer check it out - if it's simply poor assembly, it should be easy to put right.

 

Gezz Dave,now ya got us all wondering what caused the lock to fall into the door...please let us know what you find out.