1998 Honda Civic driverside door latch

1998 HONDA CIVIC
160,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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AGMG90
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the driverside door latch is not working inside or out& the door will not open. what can i do?
thank you for your time,
aaron gilmore
May 30, 2010 at 8:48 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi agmg90,

Either the door latch is faulty or the latch linkages have been dislodged.

You would need to remove the door panel, ( not an easy job as the door is closed) to get at the door latch.
May 30, 2010 at 1:22 PM
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