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1996 Saturn L200 doors wont close

Tiny
BETSY1970
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  • 1996 SATURN L200
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 30,000 MILES
Hi 3 of my car doors wont close, they just bounce open. I have them tied with bunji cords. They are not frozen. It is summer. How to I get them to close again? They have closed fine until the past couple of months
Friday, August 15th, 2008 AT 8:26 PM

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Tiny
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Good greif, how can you cope with that?

Anyways, stick a pen into the latch. There is an area that looks like it would fit a pen into it. That's the spot. Lol.I'll try to find a pic if this doesn't make sense.

So while you lift open the door handle pull the pen towards the is=nside of the door and this will release the lock. Before you shut it, spray it down with penetrating fluid to keep it lubed. Especially if it is stiff. The latch.
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Friday, August 15th, 2008 AT 8:31 PM

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