Help, I need my '80 Sunbird to pass inspection. Drivers side door latch keeps falling down before it clears the striker bolt and door won't shut. Sometimes it takes 8 tries before the latch grabs on to the bolt. It's also popped open a couple of times while I was driving. Anyone know how to fix this?
1980 Sunbird Door Latch Help
Dec 31, 2004
1 Replies
Try spraying it with some type of spray - degreaser / cleaner ( Brakleen ) to remove all the old grease & gunk.
Three possibilities"
- Its 25 years old and just dirty & the mechanism is sticking.
- 25 year old Latch is worn & slow to respond.
- 25 year old Latch is broken
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