Car door won't close

Tiny
ALEXHIMSELF1987
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  • 2006 SATURN VUE
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 146,000 MILES
The latch is stuck open I can move it back and forth but it wont stay down to keep door closed. So my door just pops open when I shut it. Someone said it could be a broken spring in the latch but it would nice if it is something I can fix on my own. Advice? Also, if I need to bring it to be fixed would you be able to ESTIMATE (obviously) on the cost? Thank you!
Thursday, February 6th, 2014 AT 11:44 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Yes you can change the door latch yourself you must start by removing the door panel

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/door-panel-removal

Here are diagrams to hep you see what you are in for when charging the door latch out.

The latch you can get from rock auto for about $50.00

Check out the diagrams (Below)

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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