The door latch may not retract when closing due to a misalignment of the latch mechanism, a worn-out latch, or a problem with the door strike plate. This can prevent the latch from properly engaging with the strike plate and securing the door.
Defective door latch or Nader Pin needs adjustment
sounds like a bad door latch mechanism.
Try spraying the latch mechanism with WD-40. Work the latch a few times and then spray it again.
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.
Try checking the latching assembly on the door. If it snaps shut before the door colses, it keeps the door from closing. With the door open, look at the assembly while pulling the door handle to open. Use a screw driver and snap the latch that holds the door shut down. It should pop back and reset. Worn out door hinge pins and bushings lead to poor alignment and damage to latch and striker pin.
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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.
It is probably not closing fully. Take a proper size torx socket and loosen the fasteners on both the striker and the latch. There should be some adjustment there. Once the catch can grasp the striker fully it will be secure........1930fcoupe
the door striker needs adjusted along with possibly the latch mechanism.
If your car has been injured in an accident, there might be a lot of damage thatcan't be seen. Various body tweaks can stop a door from closing properly.If the door is just rusty and old, it might be sagging. Or the latch might be old and worn.I'd try to get with a body technician for an evaluation.
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.
Pull the inner panel and actuate the latch manually.