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| Abeck914 |
 Jun 13 2018, 05:57 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 4-December 17 From: Rhode Island Member No.: 21,677 Region Association: None  |
Hi all,
Anyone have an issue where their door won't latch? I see a lot of info on latches getting stuck/locked out. I can see the latch release when I use either outer or inner door handle. I set the latch in the correct position and when I close the door it won't close. When I close the door I can longer see what the latch is doing but I have to assume it is spring related? Can someone confirm the sierra madre door stay rebuild kit [and some cleaning] will get me back to operable door, or steer me in the correct direction. Thank you in advance, Aaron |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Jun 13 2018, 06:38 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Door stay will not fix the closing problem. Remove the handle, latch on door, and latch on the door jamb. Clean all the old grease, and relube.
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| bdstone914 |
Jun 13 2018, 07:12 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,508 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Probably just need a good cleaning. There is a spring that can come off and cause the latch to not work. If you do ned a replacement I have replated cleaned ones ready to go.
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| era vulgaris |
Jun 13 2018, 08:02 AM
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J is for Genius Group: Members Posts: 982 Joined: 10-November 13 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 16,629 Region Association: South East States |
The striker could be out of alignment. That'll keep a door from latching closed!
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| Abeck914 |
Jun 13 2018, 08:58 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 4-December 17 From: Rhode Island Member No.: 21,677 Region Association: None |
OK,
when i use the handle to open the latch it swings open to the position (45 degree angle) that lines up with the striker. When it contacts the striker it doesn't "spring back" to complete the latching intent. So, I'll start with the cleaning, and then contact bdstone if frustration sets in/failure. Thanks for replying everyone [and not letting me order stuff that wont help!], Aaron |
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| Abeck914 |
Jun 13 2018, 11:20 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 4-December 17 From: Rhode Island Member No.: 21,677 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Abeck914 @ Jun 13 2018, 08:58 AM)  OK, when i use the handle to open the latch it swings open to the position (45 degree angle) that lines up with the striker. When it contacts the striker it doesn't "spring back" to complete the latching intent. So, I'll start with the cleaning, and then contact bdstone if frustration sets in/failure. Thanks for replying everyone [and not letting me order stuff that wont help!], Aaron Spring broke. and pep boys had one!! amazing |
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