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Locks and Latches
Locks and latches are parts of a door. While the latch ensures that the door stays in a closed position to prevent it from opening, lock prevents the door from being opened without a matching key.
2,075 Questions
How do you open the hood on a 1991 Caprice classic when the hood release is broken snapped cable?
If there is any cable showing at the handle just pull on it with a pair of pliers. You can probably take the grill out and get to the cable there. grab a pair of little vice grips get it on the wire keep em there till u get it fixed
The hood release of your 1998 mercury mountaineer will not open up?
my 1998 mountaineer hood release will not work. Is there another way to open it?
pull up on the hood itself and to the left of the ornament under the hood there is a lever push it sideways and your in!
What does the hood latch lock on Chevy venture look like?
I have some pictures of of the latch from my van on my website. Check the "Web Links" on the left of this page to see them. Take Care, Greg
How do you unlock a locked steering wheel?
just turn the key til the point it goes(gently).when it stops,move the steering wheel while turning the key.
How do you replace the tailgate latch on a 1998 Toyota Sienna?
You need to order the part(s) first, which you can do at your local Toyota dealership or at an auto parts store. Then, you simply disassemble the tailgate, remove the defective latch component, and put in the new part, and then reassemble the tailgate.
Probably the rod that goes from the lock to the handle got seperated. It'll be hard but take the panel off and play around. A flashlight and mirror will help. It'll take a while but it'd be worth it. Stick you hand up in there and try to feel around for any loose rods or anything else for that matter. If you feel something that just seems to 'dangle' that's probably the source. Nothing in there should have that much 'play'. Otherwise it wouldn't be there. I'd rattle too much.
How do you disable loud keyless door lock horn HONK on 2007 Accord?
Tell Honda to stop making cars that way! Seriously, I heard there's a way you can change the mode on your keyless entry, to make it just the lights. See your owners manual. Try typing "honk lock" on Google and see what pops up. Sorry I can't help you more.
Where is the hood release on 1995 Mercedes S420?
Right hand Side , under the Light switch Knob belowe ,for Left Hand Drive Cars it is the Opposite Side .
Which set of words correctly completes the following sentence? "Jim ran ______ the door and headed ___ the hospital.
A) threw, to
How do you change battery in key fob pontiac solstice?
Changing the battery in the key fob to a Pontiac Solstice is pretty simple. Just remove the back of the key fob, and take out the old battery. It takes a hearing aid battery, and they can be found at any chain pharmacy. Put in the new battery and replace the back to the key fob. It is now ready to go!
How do I fix the Driver door latch that won't open from outside?
Remove the inner door panel & start checking for linkage & handle problems
Where is the hood release on a 70 Chevelle?
Center of the front bumper, right above the license plate.
How do you open hood on 1997 Suzuki Sidekick when hood release is broken?
Remove carefully front grill with thin flat screwdriver to release tabs around it and you will access to the latch and pull cable end mechanism. Open it by pushing down on the hood while releasing the latch mechanism.
What combination opens all locks?
There is no "master combination" that can open any lock. There would be no use for the lock if that were the case.
How do you replace the hood release cable in 1998 Jimmy?
In need of advice on "How to" re. my 1998 Blazer. Hood cable appears "stretched" and fails to open to "receive" corresponding lach above. Results: Only closes to "secondary" laches. Complete and locking of hood, not possible. Would like to hear from anyone with either: replacement instruction or repair of same. ajm
How do you fix a car trunk lock that seems to have shifted upward?
I don't know if this is the problem you are having, but if your trunk won't latch properly because the latch won't reach the U-shaped hook it latches onto, it may be that it is the hook rather than the latch that has moved. I had this problem with my car. The hook, which is connected to the car with two screws, had moved down over time so that the latch would no longer reach it. Even though the latch was working fine, the trunk wouldn't close because there was too much distance between the latch and the hook. I solved the problem on my car by simply loosening the screws on the hook, sliding the hook up and retightening the screws. .
Pull the INSIDE handle as if you were going to open the door and then use a
flat blade screwdriver ( or any screwdriver ) to move the latch sections apart
How do you disable the automatic lock system in a 2004 Ford Explorer?
This can be done with the code on the door. Check in the owner's manual and it will explain how this is done. If you do not have a manual respond that you don't and I will detail mine.
How do you open broken tailgate?
There are 3 or 4 bolts on the inside of the tail gate. Remove them and the handle should come out. It should be atached to 2 rods that go to the locking mechanism. More than likely one of the small plastic keepers has broken and the rod has come off from the handle. To open the tailgate, simply pull inward on these rods. The small plastic keepers and the plastic bezel around the handle (which is subject to breaking when removed) can be found at any parts house. The clips are usually $2 for an assortment pack and the bezel (which is subject to breaking when removed) is about $15.
How do you replace a lost cargo carrier key?
They are available by mail order from a firm in Connecticut. Get the 4 digit code off the lock and call: 800-561-0716 about $3 plus shipping.
How does car central locking system work?
The central locking is controlled by an electronic device called the central locking control unit that is bascially a relay. There are normally 4 wires that go to each door. Two of the wires connect to the lock mechanism and tell the central locking control unit whether the doors are locked or not. The other two wires connect to the actuator which can either take the form of a motor or an electro magnet. The Central locking control unit connects these wires in one direction to lock and the opposite direction to unlock the doors.
Most modern cars also have a remote sensor that detects the signal from a remote key fob. This send a radio or IR signal to a detector which then connects to the central locking control unit to tell the car to lock or unlock. This uses a coded signal that is unique to that particular key fob.
