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how to repair an automotive car door

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Car Door Will Not Close Step by step guide on how to repair an automotive car door that wont close. This article pertains to all vehicles. Difficulty Scale: 1 of 10 Tool and Supplies Needed Small screw driver Flashlight Gloves   Begin with the vehicle on level ground in park with the emergency brake on. Door Latch Wont Close Video Repair Guide Step 1  - Open the door and inspect the door latch to see if the orientation of the clasp is in the closed or open position. Door Latch Closed Step 2  - While holding the door handle in the "OPEN" position use a screwdriver or equivalent (Note: This operation is easy so almost anything can be used.) Opening Door Latch Clasp Step 3  - Once the door latch clasp has been released the door will return to normal working order. Door Latch Clasp Open Position All components of an automobile work together to provide a safe and smooth ride for occupants, from the engine to the brakes, tires, and more. For securi

Car Door Will Not Latch Close

How to Repair a Car  Door  That  Will Not Latch Close Reasons For Door Will Not Latch Close Problem noticed: Car Door won't shut. Door latch wont lock into place even when straightened out into correct place.? Solution: Try applying wd-40 on the door lock latch and see if that helps.let the Wd-40 spray liquid remain on latch area for few minutes then see if it helps. But if that is not helping then, it's either rusted up more than the WD-40 can handle, you broke the latch spring in the door mechanism. or if it's cold out, it's frozen. If it's cold... use a heat gun or hair dryer on the edge of the door shooting into the latch. After a few minutes try aligning the latch and slam the door a few times. Now spray with more WD-40 and work the latch. Also you can take a good look at door latch from the outside and make sure that the latch isn't locked with the door open. View the area on car door that is open for the striker and make sure that a clear pa

Car Door Latch Repairs

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How to Repair a  Car Door  That  Will Not Latch Close Repairing Stuck-up Car Door Latch All vehicle owners should know how to fix a car door that won’t shut, as well as one that gets stuck and does not open.A sagging door or problem with the door latch could be the problem. Vehicle door latches might require just a few tools to fix. Before We Discuss The Door Latch Repair its Suggested To Go Through Working Of Car Door Latch And What Are Common Problems That Occurs When Cars Door Latches Fail. Click Here Once You Understand This Procedure Repairing Car Door Latch Gets Very Easy: Procedure 1: Door Latch Reset Procedure Take a good look at  latch from the outside and make sure that the latch isn't locked with the door open. IE: Make sure the area on your door that is open for the striker and make sure that a clear path is there.If not take a screwdriver and insert it into door latch, pull door handle and slide screwdriver toward inside of car and open the latch up.