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1991 Chevy Blazer My door

Tiny
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  • 1991 CHEVROLET BLAZER
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 220,000 MILES
Hi my question is about my passenger side door. It won't close. The piece that latches on to the metal post on the door sprung up. Is there a way to pull that piece back down or does it have to be replaced now?
Monday, September 20th, 2010 AT 9:07 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like your latch is in the closed position. Simply grab a screwdriver and slip it behind the jaw while simultaneously lifting the door handle outside and it will pop open.
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Monday, September 20th, 2010 AT 9:49 AM
Tiny
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Thank you so much, I will go give that a try now! I appreciate the help.


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Monday, September 20th, 2010 AT 10:47 AM
Tiny
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And I didn't need a man to help me! Some of us girls don't know a darn about cars and I just wanted to give the men in my life a break for a change and fix my own car problem. But, you are probably a guy but that's o.K! Now I just have to find the part that goes on the inside where the latch grabs a hold. The one on my driver side door is completely toast. You have a good day and thanks again so very much!
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Monday, September 20th, 2010 AT 10:53 AM
Tiny
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Being a girl has no bearing on anything. I talk to a lot of females that know a lot more about cars than some of the guys we see here.
Good luck
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Monday, September 20th, 2010 AT 11:10 AM

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