Problem with doors

SUYYETH POU

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2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
V6
FWD
AUTOMATIC
135,000 MILES

While braking in the car, there is sound clinking at passenger side at the pillar where seat belt located. The sound look like something touch at the body of the car or something door hinge problem.

Monday, March 13th, 2017 AT 7:44 PM

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KEN L

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Hello,

This is a common problem when the door switch goes out in the latch. With the key in the on position go to the door and try and wiggle it back and fourth to see if you can duplicate the noise letting you know the latch needs replacement.

Please let us know what happens.

Best, Ken

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Thursday, March 16th, 2017 AT 12:03 PM

SUYYETH POU

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Thanks for your advice. I don't know what is the latch could u add me the picture. I just change door hinge but still hear clinking noise while braking. Any more idea? Thanks u so much

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Friday, March 24th, 2017 AT 2:30 AM

KEN L

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The door latch is what holds the door shut it connects to the striker in the door jam. Did you try pulling on the doors with the car running to see if you can duplicate the problem?

Best, Ken

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Friday, March 24th, 2017 AT 10:47 AM