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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 ...

When the hinges are loose the door will travel up and down while it is being opened and closed. These are some control rods stretching from the car handle to the latch assembly. Car Door Won T Close Or Stay Shut These prongs belong to the rotating latch and the rotation of the latch should not be. Car door won t latch . The latch should be rotating downward not upward. It will eventually loosen up and work properly. Lets say your door opens fine but when you go to close it it wont latch. The causes of an inoperative latch. The most common reason behind a stuck car door latch is a broken part somewhere in there. One reason is the doors latch is misplaced or stocked up due to rustcorrosion. Ad Restroom door foot handle keeps your washed hands clean. In that case you have to look to the components inside by removing the door panel. Ad Restroom door foot handle keeps your washed hands clean. If the door is sagging and will not line up with the latch check the...