The fix a short term fix is to move the strike plate to align better with the stuck door latch.
How to fix hatch door lock.
Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly.
If it won t lock open the door.
This low cost method works great and can be done on many cars.
This is a short video to demonstrate how easy it is to remove a door handle view what s inside and repair the failed latch.
From there you can either widen the hole both of the wood and metal or you can unscrew the strike and re secure it in the proper position.
How to get in and repair rear hatch lock 02 plymouth voyager rear lock froze up pretty easy fix i got pulled away and had to come back so i did not show p.
Diy bri shows you how to repair a door lock actuator without a complete replacement.
A rod connects the actuator to the latch and another rod connects the latch to the knob that sticks up out of the top of the door.
Car door lock actuators are designed to lock and unlock a door without the effort of pulling on a cable and rod.
Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door.
In some cars the door lock actuator is positioned below the latch.
Disclaimer this video was crea.
Door lock doesn t latch properly when a door latch doesn t click into position it usually means the latch and the strike plate are out of alignment.