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Old 12-17-2011, 09:58 AM
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My driver door won't latch this morning, the latch piece in the door itself got closed, and I can't figure out how to reopen it. On older Chevy's there's usually a little button you push on and it release's the lock, I found a red button with a spring behind it, used a screwdriver and pushed it and it doesn't do anything.

I am missing something?
 
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Grab the door handle, lift up, stick your finger, or a screwdriver into the the latch, and flip the part that moves back into the open position.
 
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Grab the door handle, lift up, stick your finger, or a screwdriver into the the latch, and flip the part that moves back into the open position.
Thanks man, your a life saver!

That seemed too simple, and now I feel stupid.
 
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I am having the same issue i have a 96 1500 sport also o have tryed everything and it wont stay shut i can shut it and it will shut but its like the latch in the door doesnt latch down to keep it shut please help
 
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Like i can move the piece inside the door back and forth but when i try and close it it wont stay shut
 
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Replace the latch. It's fun, but, doable.
 
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Replace the latch. It's fun, but, doable.
Awsome thats not what i wanted to hear but thanks for the help 😡
 
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roll window all the way up, Remove the door panel, pull back the plastic and remove the clips off of the rods. They're not easy to get off and can be purchased at the local parts store if you break one. Remove the 3 (T35?) torx screws holding the latch into place
 



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