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Tiny
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  • 1979 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
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Driver door won't stay closed
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 AT 6:14 PM

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Tiny
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You need to look at the locking mechanism at the door-Investigate.
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Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 AT 11:42 PM
Tiny
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Put screwdriver in door latch on door and see if latch will close manually or feels really loose. Lube latch with penetrating oil then see if it will open by the handle work it a few times, then see if the door closes. If not, the latch is probably bad.
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Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 AT 6:11 AM

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