Auto door repair

Tiny
USKENNY23
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  • 1988 DODGE SHADOW
  • 6 CYL
  • 126,000 MILES
How do I repair door latch on 1989 Dodge Caravan front passenger side that is stuck in closed position preventing door from closing?
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 4:15 PM

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Tiny
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Have you checked the latch to see if it if broken or if the linkage is apart?
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 4:25 PM
Tiny
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The compressed weatherstrip helps it pop open. Pull the release handle and use a screwdriver blade to pull the latch open. The grease gets hard in cold weather so it won't pop open without the weatherstrip pushing on the door or you tugging on the latch.

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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 5:50 PM

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