I pulled off the driver's side inner panel of my 97 SC2 today to see if I could fix the lock/unlock module (which now sticks in place and must be rocked to the neutral position to stop the lock or unlock action.

When I opened up the lock/unlock switch, there were two places for "see saw/rocking contacts" that make different electrical connections. Only one of the contact rockers was there. But the switch functioned, it just did not self cancel. It's like a spring is missing but it's a closed chamber and there was no metal around. If it is some other method of spring action w a different material, I'd love to know what it is.

Also needed to deal w a speaker buzz.

ANYWAYS

I always put the fasteners in the back section of the center console.

On one screw, I reached blindly for said location and missed.

How far could it go?

I spent 30 min searching for the damn screw that holds the inner door handle and lock/unlock switch.

Did not find the screw.

What I DID find:

1. A penny from 1980.
2. A scattering of foam stuffing, presumably from the driver's seat
3. A bridge token for the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission for PA and NJ.


Now I have to vacuum the car to find it.

Missing spring action, missing screw....where do these things go?

 

The sock monster was let loose in your car!

 

I ordered 100 of the dash screws the fit the Ford products at work. Now that I have spares I don't seem to loose as many. LOL