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driver door will not latch or stay closed
1997 FORD MUSTANG
MSNIKKI123
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it looks like the piece it is supposed to latch on to to hold the door is wore down on the metal, is there a way to fix this
Apr 19, 2012 at 6:20 AM
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Are the door hinges badly worn? open the door ands see if you can lift the door, if so get new hings pins start here.
Apr 19, 2012 at 6:23 AM
MSNIKKI123
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thanks, i think it needs that and i also see the metal on the striker is worn down, how can i replace the striker?
Apr 19, 2012 at 6:44 AM
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if it is a single post type striker it will unscrew. but with the door realigned the missing plastic coating will not be a problem
Apr 19, 2012 at 3:08 PM
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