Spring replacement for door lock question

Thanks to the people sharing their procedures and fixes in these 2 threads on this site I was able to unlock door and do a temporary fix with a paper clip and the old spring.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=352965

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=680899&highlight=door+won%27t+unlock

Question is: WHere can I get a replacement spring for the striker mechanism.
Like a fool I forgot to measure the spring. Do dealerships handle or do you have to buy the mechanism?

Any suggestion greatly appreciated

Thanks to the people sharing their procedures and fixes in these 2 threads on this site I was able to unlock door and do a temporary fix with a paper clip and the old spring.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=352965

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=680899&highlight=door+won%27t+unlock

Question is: WHere can I get a replacement spring for the striker mechanism.
Like a fool I forgot to measure the spring. Do dealerships handle or do you have to buy the mechanism?

Any suggestion greatly appreciated


Found the spring at my local Ace Hardware Store for $0.90. The approimate dimensions are 1/4" wide by 3/4" long with closed loops.

Replaced my spring with same length as the one hanging there - 3/8 long. That may be why it still doesn't work. Only 3 days of climbing in from passenger side and it's old already.

My attempts to find used latch takes me to circles and dead ends. I had seen some when I first started, but have lost the links. Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks

Have you tried your local salvage yard?? Try this http://www.car-part.com/