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The most likely reason that your door won't latch is that the latching mechanism needs lubricating. Other causes..
1. It can be worn door hinges( mainly older cars) which cause latch to striker misalignment.
2. door handle to latch attachment rod bent or binding due to worn nylon sleeve.
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Door latch wont latch on pillar pin on a 1997 mercury mystique?
Defective door latch or Nader Pin needs adjustment
Why wont the car door shut?
sounds like a bad door latch mechanism.
On 1998 Monte Carlo Z34 the drivers side door wont stay shut Its not that the latch is down and needs to be flipped up the latch wont lock into place when the door shuts What can you do to fix this?
Try spraying the latch mechanism with WD-40. Work the latch a few times and then spray it again.
My Chevy cavalier door all of a sudden wont shut what should I do?
Just going by the question...I would say that the latch has gotten in "the closed door position". Be sure that the door is unlocked. With your finger lift out on the latch on the end of the door and use the door handle to "open" the door latch.
How do you fix a door latch that's stuck and the door wont shut?
how do you fix a prosthetic leg that the release screw wont go all the way down in to the socket
Why does door on 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix wont close?
usually the locking latch in the door is in the closed position. try holding the handle in the open position and opening the latch manually.
Your 2001 Monte Carlo door wont shut on the drivers side?
the door striker needs adjusted along with possibly the latch mechanism.
Car door wont open from inside?
The cable between the latch and the handle may be broken or needs adjustement to shorten the cable so that the latch will fully release.
95 aerostar the lock and latch works yet the handle wont actuate the rear door how the heck do you re open this?
Pull the inner panel and actuate the latch manually.
Car door wont shut on a 1994 Ford T-bird- Only closes when the latch on side of door that holds onto metal bar on car frame is flipped up- any suggestions?
If the door will not close on a 1994 Ford Thunderbird unless the latch is flipped up, the latch is gummed up. Spray the latch with WD-40 or Liquid Wrench to free up the latch mechanism. A door that is out of alignment will also cause this type of problem. Check the hinge and inspect for cracks that might allow the door to droop.
Where might be the problem on your 1996 explorer interior light it wont turn off?
If the switch is concealed in the door latch--(common problem) Spray door latch liberally with WD40 open and close door many times--then spray with silicone should solve problem If not in door latch- could be faulty light switch or wire grounding somewhere in door switch remove, replace and check wiring
Your interior door latch on your 1997 Chevy silverado is not releasing the latch How do you fix?
Replace the door latch.
