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96 Dodge Ram door latch problem - stuck in closed position
The driver's side door on my 96 Dodge Ram has a crack in it running right along where the 3 bolts are that go to the door latch mechanism. Well, Apparently the crack got worse and ended up shiftying the mechanism, causing the door to not shut.
So I slammed the door trying to get it to shut and it caused the door latch mechanism to apparently freeze in the closed or latches position, but with the door open. I have sprayed it with WD-40 and PB Blaster, etc., but I can't get it to unlatch. Can I somehow force it to unlatch with a prybar? I looked at it but I'm not entirely sure where I would pry to force it. I might need to take it out and work on it ont he workbench. Does anyone know how hard it is to take out? I haven't had to take out the door trim or anything else on the door before. Or, maybe i should just get a new door. I would like to fix this latch and just MIG weld the crack, but if that's not possible can't I use a door from a 94 to 98? What do you think it might go for from a salvage yard, not a perfect door just a decent one? Any help is appreciated. I can't leave anything in the truck because it's obvious the door is cracked open and one could rifle through my truck without difficulty. |
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Re: 96 Dodge Ram door latch problem - stuck in closed position
You might try talking to someone at a body shop. They may have some ideas on how to repair it or what a door from a salvage yard might cost.
Good luck. |
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The damage to the door latch mechanism and the door is worse than I thought. I do not think it is repairable.
The best deal I could find was a local salvage yard has a door from the same color, but a 94 model, for $500. It's power door and window like mine, but it has manual mirrors instead of my electric mirrors. I assume I'll have to chnage the mirrors over. Also, what to do about the door lock? Is it easy for a locksmith to do? |
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Re: 96 Dodge Ram door latch problem - stuck in closed position
Also, what to do about the door lock? Is it easy for a locksmith to do?[/quote]
A locksmith should be able to remove the lock from the old door and install it in the "new"door. |
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Re: 96 Dodge Ram door latch problem - stuck in closed position
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