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YOUR RESEARCHdoor latch problem
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Replace latch assembly
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The only problem is when opening from the outside.
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The symptoms that led me to replacing the latch were that the window would drop when the door was opened, but as soon as I let go of the handle, the window would go up again even though the door was still open.
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The symptoms that led me to replacing the latch were that the window would drop when the door was opened, but as soon as I let go of the handle, the window would go up again even though the door was still open.
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The door opens fine from the inside. The only problem is when opening from the outside. I need to push the door in a little and it "clicks" then I'm able to open it. If I don't do the push i can sit there forever lifting the latch and it wont open. Do you think i just need a new door latch assembly?
It kind of sounds like you do but it's not a cheap part. Does the window drop when you use the outside handle and does the window remain down while the door is open?
The symptoms that led me to replacing the latch were that the window would drop when the door was opened, but as soon as I let go of the handle, the window would go up again even though the door was still open.
I could put my finger in the slot an manually push the lever in and the window would drop again. Replacing the latch assembly fixed the issue.
The latch assembly is > $200.
the window makes a noise, not sure if it drops, but it never did and i never had any problems opening the door. It just seems to me more locking mechanism related due to the fact I can hear the click the i push the door and it opens right up.
So you have to put inward pressure on the door to latch it before it will open?
If so, it sounds a lot like your door isn't fully latched when it is closed. The latching mechanism has a cammed arm that may not be completely closing.
Before throwing a latch mechanism at it, you could try adjusting the striker pin outward so the latch is in a better position to fully close. Maybe mark the original location before you move it, so you can put it back if it doesn't help.
