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Door striker in locked position and door will not close

Tiny
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As noted my car door is stuck in the open position as the striker appears to be in the locked position. The door handle will not unlock it from this position and the door locks continue to work fine but will not move the striker into an open position.

I have attempted to unlock with a screwdriver to force the mechanism into the down/open position however, I can not force the mechanism into the open position. I have looked at the other front door however, this has not given me a clue as to what the problem might be.

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Monday, November 6th, 2006 AT 10:06 PM

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Tiny
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Have you tried WD-40 or some grease?
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Saturday, November 11th, 2006 AT 11:27 AM
Tiny
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I have read on another board that you should be able to unlock the door by holding the handle open and flicking up the latch with your finger or a screwdriver. I haven't tried it myself but I would be interested to know if it works because the same thing has just happened to my car and I will have to try it when I get home.
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Friday, November 24th, 2006 AT 5:46 AM
Tiny
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It worked! Holding the inner handle open, the latch flicked up as easy as pie! And I was about to call out the automobile club...
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Monday, November 27th, 2006 AT 2:32 AM

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