Car handle latch is loose and does not open from the outside

1998 HONDA ACCORD
125,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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The latch of the car handle is loose. Is this an easy fix for a debutante like me who has never fix a car? If yes can you please post step by step instructions? Or how much it will cost to fix by a mechanic? Thanks
Mar 1, 2019 at 5:05 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Is it the door handle (outside or inside) or the latch mechanism on the side of the door? If you could upload a picture of the part, it would be helpful.

I attached a picture of the latch which is on the end of the door and is responsible for holding the door shut. There are three screws that hold it on and can be tightened very easily. In the picture, there are three black triangles. They are pointing at where the screws are located. Take a look at the picture, determine if it is the part that is loose, and if it is, tighten the three screws indicated on the picture.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Joe
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