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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. F...

How Does Power Door Locks Work?

Power locks or electric locks allow the doors of a vehicle to be locked or unlocked automatically. A keyless entry remote control using a key fob can enable a user to activate the door locks from a short range outside the vehicle. The basic system components include: lock actuator, switches, wiring and a circuit breaker. Voltage is sent to the actuator by using a control switch which is connected to the 12 volt power source of the car through a circuit breaker.There are only a few main components of a power door lock system. Inside the car door, approximately behind the exterior door handle, is a metal latch that is the actual component that keeps the car door shut. A metal rod protruding from the bottom of the latch is connected to an actuator, which is a small motor that moves the latch up and down. Another metal rod protruding from the top of the latch is connected to the door lock button that sticks up at the top of the door. The exterior door handle is connected to a metal rod ins...