Questions & Answers for: car door latch frozen open

Question about 2004 Taurus

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Door latch frozen open Now that it's freezing outside, I'm having problems with the driver's side door. I can open the door from the outside and inside, but when I try to shut the door, it bounces, ...

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Question about 2000 Sable

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Door latch frozen open Now that it's freezing outside, I'm having problems with the driver's side door. I can open the door from the outside and inside, but when I try to shut the door, it bounces, ...

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car. i need to take the door panel off to see what part became disconnected, how to i open the door have someone from the outside pull the handle up while you pound the door from the inside. the latch

...there is a plastic piece that may be worn out.You will have to remove the door panel to replace the latch. They sell a book on that car that will explain how to remove the door handle(at

...do I open a frozen car door? The car is unlocked but the doors are frozen shut. If you mean frozen due to cold temperatures (not rust) Use a hair dryer to thaw it out. Around the lock and door

Question about 2003 Escort

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door. The latch is stuck in the down position and the door wont close or latch shut. spray the latch catch with oil or silicone to loosen the latch mechanism than stick something [a screwdriver/ pen ]

Question about 2003 Escort

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...latch on side of door ) -- use a hair dryer or a heat gun to thaw out,, now if the latch pin is in the closed ( locked ) position -- then take a screwdriver and place it behind the latch pin and at ...

Question about 1992 Legend

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...door latch closed you may have to be forceful with it. I have had to do this before with cars that have sat for a while or had frozen in severe weather. Make sure the door is not locked while you are ...

Question about 1995 Bonneville

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...car into a garage and let the general higher temperature unfreeze the latches. sounds like your doors are frozen shut. try a gallon or two of hot tap water poured slowly to transfer heat around the ...

...glove box door seemed frozen shut.latch moved up and down. I forced the sides of the door until the door snapped open and now will not latch. HELP! You most likely need to replace the latch

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