How To Fix A Car Door That Won't Close Or Latch

Easy fix for a car or truck door that will not close or latch.
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[@milumbemwewa4751]

Thank you very much sir, this saved me from getting yelled at by my mom

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Happy to help

[@timothyoos7899]

Great video!! I had my Chevy S10 door open for the last 3 days during a huge snow storm because it wouldn't close and then I found this video and now it closes so thank you!

[@AnxiousJoe]

Reddit

[@HassanSharieff]

@@AnxiousJoe yep

[@delilahgonzales7868]

Literally yes but with my abuelas car

[@jillcook6930]

Thank you so much for this 5 second fix. Now, I can keep driving. I had the idea with the screwdriver, but I didn't know to pull the handle at the same time. You saved my delivery night.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped

[@alohaXamanda]

Same here, I was trying to move it with the screwdriver

[@Shanghst]

Sir, I had 15mins before my train left and you possibly saved my car from being broken into over the weekend and I made my train on time. Really appreciate it!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Great to hear!

[@gavinbarrett196]

Great video man. I was scratching my head for over an hour on why my door wouldn’t close, came across your video and got it fixed in under 2 minutes

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped

[@alvinkmiec9380]

Daughter just called us about this problem on her truck. Tried telling her how to do this but couldn't understand. So I sent her you video then understood how. Dang I wish I had KZbin 40 years ago. You would think kids would search online on how to do something when they are in college. Than calling us parents at 2am.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

I know what you mean. My kids do the same thing

[@nikkiwright9517]

Never encountered this issue before and your video was the first solution to pop up. So grateful for this quick fix. I’m so glad I stopped slamming the door. Not sure why I thought that would fix it. I was thinking it would push the latch back into place. So so glad I stopped and watched your video! Thank you!

[@lifewithty1995]

Sir, you are an ABSOLUTE LIFE SAVER ‼️‼️‼️ my passenger front door wouldn’t close and I was stuck outside for almost 30 minutes freaking out until I found this video… thank you so much!!!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped

[@jordanxmusica]

You, my friend are the best person to ever exist. This was a problem for months and you’re the only one who explained how to fix it. Thank you.

[@lailanavarro3179]

Thank you soo much for the help! Much appreciated. I didn't even think to pull the door handle at the same time. Such a life saver at 1:30am!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@utopiajj]

Yes same deal here!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@BushcraftEurope]

Same here hahahah and the fun fact is I WD40 all of the door opening mechanisms the other day but didn't think about this. Thought there is a some cable that need tightening or something

[@lailanavarro3179]

@@BushcraftEurope haha right!! I think we all over thought it 😅

[@BushcraftEurope]

@@lailanavarro3179 I have a bad news ... I am still pro in pulling the handle just before closing. I am sure I need to tighten something instead of lubing hahahha

[@KomarProject]

Thank you!! You saved me

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad I could help!

[@georgelengu7802]

I was trying for an hour moving switch and every thing inside the car, and door can not close. I forget that the door has the handle out side. You are the best person ever. Thank You very much .Much appreciated. No more headache.

[@gajiewong1598]

Just another person grateful for your help 🙂 I was about to drive my mom to the doctor's when my kid somehow got the door latch stuck! The other videos suggested wd40 and even worse... replacement of parts 😱

[@RR-qs7xm]

Thank you so much for this video. This has been happening to me for years and this time the latch was super stuck. This worked like a charm. You rock!

[@emilyzita4291]

Oh you are such a lifesaver. This really helped me today, my car couldn’t close I was panicking until I saw this clip. May God bless you 🙏🏾

[@getitdonehomerepair]

I'm happy to help. Just remember to spray some kind of silicone or penetrating oil on the latch . Great job.

[@jamesjam5013]

You are a savior! This helped today 18th of December 2023.. my neighbor’s wife battled with it for 1 hour and she was busy with the car manual. 😊

[@tarrynflusk7589]

Thanks a million! I was waiting on a quote from the locksmith & decided to see if I couldn't do this myself. Your instructions were spot on. It worked like a bomb! Thanks so, so much. This saved me from an unnecessary spend! 😊😊

[@ralphstone1521]

I love you, man! I've been driving around with a partially unlatched driver's side door for about 6 months. Now I can fix it. Thanks for clear instructions, too!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad to help

[@lahleslie5251]

Thank you so much! It's night and I park on the street when suddenly my door wouldn't close. This tutorial has given me such relief. Bless you sir.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Great to hear!

[@Shunyia]

Thank you so much.I was so stressed yesterday thinking i would have to disarm the door and have a huge bill to pay. Im so happy that such a simple fix solved the problem on the back door of my very old van! have a lovely day and sending a big hug from Argentina 🙂

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad I could help

[@gloriar4640]

You made my day. I've been stuck in a parking lot for half an hour trying to get the door to shut on my old '95 Chevy truck. I'm 77 and know very little about vehicle repair. With your video and my index finger, I was able to fix the problem!!!! Thank you soooo much!!!!!! ❤

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Thank you for the $ . I'm happy I was able to assist.

[@micaelandrade1217]

3 years later, this video is still saving lives! Thank you pal! 🙌🏽

[@nessagusev44]

It just saved mine

[@remuda97]

Thank you for making this video. This saved us tonight. My daughter stuck her finger in it and locked it close thinking it was a child lock and it got stuck and we could not figure out how to close the door. We had a wedding to go to seriously this video saved us thank you for taking the time to make it.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@troypurl9266]

You are a lifesaver!!! I was heading to a funeral and picking up my sister (spouse of the deceased) and mom and our door would not close. But thankfully I watched your video and was able to fix it. Thank you so much for posting!!!!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Sorry for you families loss . I am happy to have been a help to you.

[@patheticpictures007]

Thank you, thank you, thank you so so much for this video. I was stuck in the outskirts of the city, as my both front door got messed up! I am now at home and safe. Wish you all the good things in life!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@dulce122288]

Thank you for uploading!! It helped me , I was alone with all three of my kids at night trying to figure it out!!!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@azersafarli1520]

Thank you so much. This video saved my life in 16F (-9 C) degree freezing weather. God bless you!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@ErinSteele-xm2hv]

So fantastic to find your video when there was NOTHING on this issue anywhere that I could find. You saved our night! Thank you!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@walkiespirit]

This is a life saver! I was out hiking and I pushed my latch in out of curiosity and couldn't get it unstuck

[@xboisftw]

Thank you so much, this saved us in the middle of no where In the freezing cold and everyone else didn’t tell us to hold the handle

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@jjw9846]

A Absolute GREAT video. I Was thinking i just had to replace the whole mechanism but it was this simple. Thank you good sir

[@getitdonehomerepair]

You're welcome!

[@crystalmorgan7516]

Thank you sir from the bottom of my heart. I’m working in Brownsburg Indiana and Working alone today on a job site. Out in the boonies of course when this happens. I’m woman working in construction and my van is loaded down with heavy equipment. My side door would not latch. I have seen this happen before but my dad usually fixed it. Thank you so much Sir and I really really really really I am so thankful. ❤

[@getitdonehomerepair]

I'm very happy to help out all the way from N.J. USA

[@WeFlyEMA]

Appreciate you so much! Exactly what i needed. After trying to figure out why my handle was a bit stiff i moved that piece and it clicked into place meaning i couldn't close the door, so glad its a quick fix!

[@MrRoundthetwist]

Great video! I had this issue today (before watching this) and I discovered if you pull up on the exterior door handle and flick the lock/unlock from inside it fixes it also But the lube idea I never thought of and will apply some

[@smartgamer7095]

Thank you so much for this comment. I was struggling to close the door and this got the door to close.

[@laraynawallace7521]

I freakin love KZbin!! Thank you so much!! Now I need to go apologize to my kids cause I thought they broke it 😭😭

[@daniellephillips5181]

You are a lifesaver! My husband called because this happened and I just happened to find your video and he was able to fix the door within minutes. 🙌🏻

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad I could help!

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Honestly Papa, it was a vibe. I can see the true passion for music that you have, it was beautiful to watch and I can’t lie to you Man of God, I have listen to it over and over again. Can’t wait for more music to drop from our Beloved Papa Lo!

[@shayo.6283]

Thank you so much for this video!! I was so afraid I wasn’t going to get my car secured and locked while living in a very busy city! This video helped me get the latch undone and door shut for the night before I can get something to spray it with!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

You are so welcome!

[@YorkHorror]

Thanks. You save me from asking someone in the parking lot. I was like let me go look this up.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad I could help

[@Illuminate369]

I raged because it was happening as I was leaving work. Slammed it because I’ve had problems with it not shutting properly since I got it. Overall after a little counter-rage on the door handle and screwdriver, it’s working better, actually feels like butter. Great Video!

[@KalsonJang]

My toddler flipped the mechanism and my wife couldn't latch the car afterwards. This saved everyone a lot of time and frustration! Thank You!

[@Quietplague2000]

Thank you for a quick simple tutorial. Straight to the point no bs appreciate boss.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@46lizardking46]

What should I do if that latch is open but it just won't catch the strike pin? Do I have to replace the lock mechanism?

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Send me a short video of the problem and I'll try to help.

[@AnaTheP0tato]

Hi yes I’m having the same problem

[@anthonystarr8543]

I also have the same problem

[@Los0]

Me too. I think I slammed it. It won’t properly catch when it strikes

[@jtg1production40]

Same issue

[@oscar7646]

Some lady came up to me asking to help her look on KZbin for a video that help her close her Honda civic door that wasn’t latching, so I did, found this video and solved her problem fast. Good video man.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

That is awesome! You are a good person for helping.

[@lizapiza1576]

Thank you!! In the parking lot, door has been working fine all day & I quadruple checked to make sure nothing was blocking it. I was so confused, but I'm so grateful it's an easy fix! Thank you, thank you! 👍👍🙏🏽

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped

[@mht-hf7uy]

I have the same problem, but this doesn't work, any suggestions? it's just locked in place and won't budge

[@charliepeters7122]

Bixslo lol clearly not

[@Estuko]

Thank you for this quick video fix. Was a massive help

[@tkay548]

It was raining and 1 of my car door won't close. FaceTime my mechanic to show him what was happening with the door n he said to take d car to body works shop. I immediately came to KZbin n watched ur video. I feel proud of myself that I cld solve the problem. Thank you for this video

[@dorinawofford25]

I didn't see this before I had a complete meltdown thinking I'd have to leave my door open all night and drain my battery for the second time in a week, but it did save me, and I am grateful for you.

[@yoko9518]

You..are a flipping life saver. I didn't understand at first then I clicked this video, I managed to get the latch to work on my dads car! Tysm & have a good day!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@64mkb]

I stopped to buy something at the store on my way home and the door wouldn't close properly (but it could lock with the door open light on). It was about 700m to my house so I drove it home and it was just like how the video began: it wouldn't latch let alone lock. I've managed to fix it thanks to your video. 🙏🏼

[@vanessavanityy]

This just happened to me today... I was in a plaza parking lot with my daughters and I nearly lost it... First video I found was yours.. We ate home now... Thank You🙂❤

[@barrycrump6189]

Thank you so much for this excellent advice. I have an 11-year Ford Focus whose driver's door wouldn't latch (due to a heavy frost) but following your advice, I managed to get it working - thanks again.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped

[@erinnkellas5176]

The world needs more people like you. Just saved my morning!

[@3agibs]

Needed this video today! Thanks so much for posting! Truly a blessing!

[@dinobrowiththeflow3647]

After 90 minutes of work on a very rusty locking mechanism, I got this to work. Hats off to you, thank you sir!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Nice work!

[@kampatel6913]

Finished an activity tonight, the coach and his friend were suffering from this here issues, your video helped us, thank you Kam

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@user-ym2lj5rf6r]

Thank you so much, this was super helpful. Was stuck outside CostCo and this saved so much time

[@wij2012Gaming]

You sir are a lifesaver! Keep up the good work.

[@lohbut2]

This was a lifesaver. The latch wouldn’t pry open. However, just simply pulling on the door handle released it. Got the idea as you were doing it. Whew!!!!!!

[@RutroeCherryPistols]

Thank you for this, my son was messing with it, and got an ear full for getting it stuck. You just saved his butt. Haha

[@getitdonehomerepair]

I'm happy to help.Thanks for watching.

[@DarkPurpleAqua]

It’s a cold December night and you just saved me from my car battery dying, thank you

[@xurpl7066]

Bless you for this video saved me a bunch of headache greatly appreciated brother

[@utopiajj]

Thank you sir!! I thought I fixed it last night but I didn't do the hold open door handle step while doing it. Tried it your way tonight did jiggle it about 3-4 times and boom problem solved! Latches good as new again!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped

[@BudsCartoon]

Awesome. This has happened on a couple cars throughout my life and it’s been so long I knew there was a trick but forgot what it was. I accidentally flipped it fiddling with taking the door panel off.

[@emmacrewe594]

Omg thank you, u saved me so much hassle. I'd tried forcing the lock, my dad had a go. Found ur video,oulled the handle and the lock opened 😂

[@nachumhurvitz3544]

THANKS A MILLION!!!!! I was so worried with a rainstorm coming!!!

[@fullmadden9915]

Thanks mate. Just called out road assistance. They couldn’t fix it. I KZbind and found you. Sorted 2mins later. Legend

[@petes4784]

Thanks. This sorted my car's stuck lock. So simple!

[@Valkyier911]

Thanks a ton boss....our good neighbours kid messed up the door and it was last cause till your video showed up...no nonsense to the point...thanka again 👍

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad I could help

[@nigelhedges1692]

Dude, I can't thank you enough for this video. I looked up multiple forums and Kia website...but nothing helpful. I managed to find this youtube video, and boom fixed. Now to solve why kids have to stick their fingers in door latches FOR NO REASON! :)

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@10_door_tycoon]

You just got a new subscriber. I was about to take my Mercedes to the mechanic because of this and it literally worked in 3 seconds. 😂😂😂

[@jeffsyrop]

Thank you. You are my hero! All the help I was finding was so COMPLICATED, like taking about the whole lock mechanism. All I had to do was pull the door handle up and I easily unlatched the plastic lock latch, problem solved!😍

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad I could help

[@vamc28]

Excellent, you save my holiday! Many thanks 🙏

[@Breastfeeding318]

Thank you, I did exactly what you said and my door fixed immediately. Thank you from a mom on the road with 2 boys

[@marcoavila793]

Legit just saved me at work right now I drive for Domino's and my latch got stuck but you helped me out thankfully

[@SonyaBay]

Thanks. You saved us as we were stuck in the Costco parking lot because our 5yr old stuck his finger and pushed up the latch 🙄

[@bblyssa99]

Thank you for the clear and concise explanation, it worked like a charm! This is the second time this has happened to me and I just had the lock replaced last winter, which I really didn’t want to do again. Thank you endlessly for sharing your knowledge with the world! I am now subscribed for LIFE.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped! Welcome to the channel.

[@WendyBright-tz7zn]

Thank you SO much!!! Fixed my door in about 5 seconds after an agonizing hour of trying during which I screwed up another door trying to figure out how to fix the first one! You're a Godsend 🙏😇🙏😇🙏😇🙏 Wendy B in Hawaii

[@getitdonehomerepair]

I love Hawaii. I visited the big island twice already and hope to return one day soon.

[@ginam8072]

Coldest and windiest night of the year and my door did this and your video saved me! Thank you

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Great to hear!

[@temamahavea3675]

Omg Thank Thank you, I almost took my car to the mechanic you save me a lot of money because of that you got a new subscriber 🙏👏

[@tonymaia7498]

Thank you for this video! Very helpful I’ve sorted my car out this morning with the help of your video

[@gordonmacdowell8117]

Thank you for making this video. I had to bungee cord my door shut to get home and then figured some helpful person probably has a video to help solve this dilemma. It was a stubborn one that needed a bit more work, but this video got me working in the right direction.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@jonathano7723]

You are a life saver. This happened on a cold morning and I had no idea what to do. Thank you thank you thank you

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad I could help

[@skibby2008]

You are a life saver! The car door was stuck and not drivable! Thank you so much.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Great to hear!

[@darwinruiz-lopez6718]

OhMy God I was driving in a cold weather during a storm and I was holding the door with my hand to keep it close. You saved my life

[@demottoj]

Thank you very much for your video I’m a 63 yr old female and your video help me to fix the problem and shut and lock my van door in 4 or 5 minutes. Thank you again. Aloha from Hawaii

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped. Hawaii is my favorite place to visit. I usually go to the big island

[@randomsimplethings]

THANK YOU for this informative video!! I had this happen at a Walmart, and had to drive home with door ajar! Just saw this video and it works!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@bunny61737]

Thank you so much for this video. You just saved my day 🙏

[@salmanecongo9418]

I just have word “thanks” a lot.This is a life savor.

[@naetz]

Just here to pay my respects thank you so much good sir! Very much appreciated!

[@janethvalladolid9926]

This video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@anaem82]

Omg thank you so much for this video. It was helpful. I was very worried and thanks to you I got the latch fixed😊😊😊

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@yuteckfoo2159]

Thank you so much. I was stucked but your video saved me. I like your video because you go straight to the point and don't need background music...

[@nikitaann12]

I just came out of church and this happened. I didn't even have to watch the whole video. I just tried immediately after the explanation part and tada just with my hands I was able to open it. Thank you Jesus.. Thank you too

[@lordforgivemeasinner2144]

Sir I just want to thank you so much I’ve watched a few of these videos and as soon as I turned yours on it wasn’t even a couple of seconds before it started working again God bless you and thank you sir I appreciate you’re

[@getitdonehomerepair]

You are very welcome

[@joshward268]

Thank you very much sir. I couldn't get my door shut just watched this video and went outside and did the lube spray and it worked. I appreciate your video.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Great job!

[@natecrawford770]

Just had this happen a few minutes ago on a cold morning. Fixed it! Thank you.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@NochumsNuggets]

Thank you!! Yes, really helped. You are very kind for sharing this. Keep up your great work.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@seanioio]

Thank you for this. It now seems quite an obvious fix (the previous 45 mins it did not feel obvious!) 😂 Great video, thank you very much 👍

[@amandavest-belcher7688]

Thank you! Now I'm able to go to work! Glad it was quick because it's below freezing here!