Hyundai problems My son has a 2007 Hyundai accent and when I close the driver side door, the latch does not catch. I looked at the passenger side and moved the latch with my finger, it clicks and stays when it is in the downward position. When I try that on the driver side, no click and it will go right back to the open position and does not stay down(latched). I also cannot lock that door either. Does this sound electrical, mechanical or both. Any help will be great. Thanks,

SOURCE: 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Door Latch

i havnt come across any easy fixes for this but to replace the linkage in the door....sry to tell ya that.....

SOURCE: 97 Saturn passenger side front door

sounds like the spring has gone bad.the spring pulls it open when you pull the handel.or has come un done. if the spring is gone it should move freely.if not some grease should do

Testimonial: "It was the spring assembly that was bad, decided to have a mechanic take care of it..all is good. Sorry for the delay in thanking you. :) vandawn"

SOURCE: The rear door will not stay closed. When I

My 2005 Equinox just had the same problem on the rear passanger door. My husband took a heat gun to the latch about 10 minutes ago, and now the door latches.

Testimonial: "I brought the car in the garage and it began to work again. Apparently they don't like cold weather..go figure."

SOURCE: left hand power door lock on huyndai 2002 accent 4 door broken?

It sounds like the classic "someome brushed up against the lock on the door and changed the position to the locked position" ordeal. Try changing the position of the lock in the door. You should be able to look at the lock before you change it and see that it is in the wrong position and can not mate with the receiver (or nader pin). It is classic tha the door won't close when this is the case.

Testimonial: "Excellent, I will remove the lock and examine it. Superb speedy service and great answers, just what I needed to hear. thanks louise"

Mike Broberg

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• Posted on Jan 21, 2011

SOURCE: the latch that holds the

What are you working on? Ford made a number of different types of door latches over the years. Include some info on you specific vehicle in your post.