Door Doesn T Latch
When rainwater or water after a car wash reaches the car door latch and if not properly dried it freezes the latch. A frozen car door latch is another reason but this problem only occurs in winters or if you live in an icy place like Siberia. Fixing Common Door Problems Pretty Handy Girl Carefully align the hinge plate over the cardboard. Door doesn t latch . Door doesnt latch. Have it between the old screw old and the latch hole. Unscrew and remove the strike plate Realign the strike plate but do not move it down too low where the screw hole overlaps the latch hole. Insert your screws theyll puncture the cardboard easily and screw them in. Lift the door up to relieve the pressure on the hinges and tighten the screws. You can make sure that it is the latch by looking at the strike plate and noticing if the tongue sets in the strike plate correctly. If the door is sagging and will not line up with the latch check the door hinges. A home owner from Staten Island NY ...