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Why is the door latch on my GMC Sierra not opening?

Why is the door latch on my GMC Sierra not opening?

Waited, tried door, waited , tried door, repeat for over an hour, got rough with door by holding handle open and pulled until it started to move then worked it until it opened.

What happens if you get a child lock stuck on a car door?

Child Lock Stuck on Car Door Child safety locks are put in cars in order to keep small children from opening car doors while you are driving. This is a good safety precaution; however, if you accidentally get the child safety locks stuck, you will not be able to open the door from the inside or outside, which is a little bit of a problem.

Why are child safety locks put in cars?

Talk Local Blog. Child safety locks are put in cars in order to keep small children from opening car doors while you are driving. This is a good safety precaution; however, if you accidentally get the child safety locks stuck, you will not be able to open the door from the inside or outside, which is a little bit of a problem.

How do you remove a child safety lock?

This is a little difficult to do and it may take a few tries to succeed. If you cannot trigger the child safety lock off with a piece of plastic, you may have to try a “slim jim.” Take a flathead screw driver and shimmy it into either side of the slits where the door handle goes into the door.

Waited, tried door, waited , tried door, repeat for over an hour, got rough with door by holding handle open and pulled until it started to move then worked it until it opened.

What makes a truck door not open from the outside?

These parts run between the key tumbler, the door lock button, the lock mechanism, the interior and exterior door handles, and the release mechanism for the latch. These rods keep the door locked, but they can cause problems when they slip out of place.

What to do if your GM truck door is stuck?

Pulling the unlock mechanism and door handle does not work. The door is shut properly aside from the fact my friend and i had taken it off to get to the hinge pin (somneone spot welded the top so it wouldnt come out). Managed to just bend the hinge pin and gave up.

Why does my car door latch keep opening and closing?

Lubricating the door latch may allow it to open and close if rust is the culprit. You should notice a difference immediately if this takes care of the issue. If this step doesn’t fix the problem, the door latch mechanism may need to be replaced.

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Ruth Doyle