![]() Any moisture, too, can seep into the mechanism, causing opening or closing issues with the door. If that’s the reason, you’ll need special tools to make the repair, so it might be better to hand this task off to a professional.Ĭar Care: Tips for maintaining your Chevy modelĬold temperatures might put a freeze on your car locks. If your car doors are equipped with power locks, there’s a chance your improperly closing door is a result of an electrical system malfunction. Sometimes its components in the door such as the handles, anchors, or hinges that lead to a faulty closing door. Seek a mechanic’s expertise if the latch looks worn or damaged, Lacivita adds. “If it is in the closed position (no opening), take a screwdriver and gently push up on or rotate the latch while operating the door handle to release the latch,” he suggests. Compare the suspect latch to the appearance or the latches on the working doors. After cleaning is done, try the door handles several times before you push the door to close.Įven if it’s not working as it should, your door’s latch may not actually be damaged according to Lacivita, it can close accidentally. Lacivita warns against “closing” the latch when cleaning it. Wait a few minutes and then remove any grunge or grime from the latch with a clean rag,” advises Family Handyman writer Robert Lacivita. “Try spraying some WSD-40 or oil on the latch mechanism. If your car door seems to be failing at one of its only jobs - to stay closed - you might have a damaged or comprised latch. Maintenance Tips: Ways to winterize your car ![]() That’s a serious safety issue that needs repair ASAP. Unlike, of course, a car door doesn’t open or close properly. It appears to be an easy fix, but I doubt I’ll ever fix it, and that’s okay because it’s not a serious safety issue. According to home improvement experts, the door hinges are out of alignment. ![]() So, if I’m standing at the sink, it eventually hits me in the back - it’s a slight tap and doesn’t hurt at all, but it’s infuriating. In my house, the door to the bathroom won’t stay open. Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email Photo: The News Wheel
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