Passenger side door wont shut/latch - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crm318 · 01-29-2012, 05:10 PM

I went out to my truck to day to grab something out of it and when I went to shut the door, It just bounced open. After a few slams, I noticed the gear in the latch just spins regardless of the door latch being pressed. I finally got the idea to get in the truck and press the door lock as the door shut and that worked to get it closed. What could this be? Maybe it just needs some lubrication?

oldschool18 · 01-29-2012, 11:32 PM

theres a little latch if your looking at the gear its on the right side towards the outside of the door its kinda behind the metal of the door. it only lets that gear spin one way, it prob stuck open so it doesnt catch the gear and i think theres a spring on it also maybe some white litheum grease or wd40 and work the door handle might loosen it up

**LockDoc** · 01-30-2012, 12:47 AM

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If you roll the window down you can see the door latch and lock with a flashlight, through the window opening. Spray it with a good penetrating oil (not WD-40). If this doesn't fix it you need to replace the latch.

LockDoc

fastwillie 696969 · 01-30-2012, 02:47 AM

i would leave for her and take hard left hand turns

01-29-2012, 05:10 PM	#1
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Passenger side door wont shut/latch I went out to my truck to day to grab something out of it and when I went to shut the door, It just bounced open. After a few slams, I noticed the gear in the latch just spins regardless of the door latch being pressed. I finally got the idea to get in the truck and press the door lock as the door shut and that worked to get it closed. What could this be? Maybe it just needs some lubrication? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

01-29-2012, 11:32 PM	#2
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: Passenger side door wont shut/latch theres a little latch if your looking at the gear its on the right side towards the outside of the door its kinda behind the metal of the door. it only lets that gear spin one way, it prob stuck open so it doesnt catch the gear and i think theres a spring on it also maybe some white litheum grease or wd40 and work the door handle might loosen it up __________________ _________________________________ 62 Impala 70 C-10 LWB 71 K-10 SWB 85 C-10 LWB==SOLD 01 2500 HD Members Met......2003Silverado (Dave)

01-30-2012, 12:47 AM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,075	Re: Passenger side door wont shut/latch - If you roll the window down you can see the door latch and lock with a flashlight, through the window opening. Spray it with a good penetrating oil (not WD-40). If this doesn't fix it you need to replace the latch. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-30-2012, 02:47 AM	#4
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Passenger side door wont shut/latch i would leave for her and take hard left hand turns __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex



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