How A Rig A Door Lock To Stay Closed

Tighten the hinges first if you find that the latch contacts the strike plate too high or too low make sure all the door s hinge screws are tight.

How a rig a door lock to stay closed.

My front door was always hard too close and required slamming it shut to completely latch. If that doesn t solve the problem try this trick. If the door still does not stay shut put in another section of card. I opened the rear passenger side door of my sedan and wouldn t close after that.

For a frozen door latch try using your hair blower on high heat and aim it at your car door in the area of the latch. I found that the thin hex head on the end of the post was hitting the latch. In this video i talk about a common problem with bmw gas tank won t stay close or won t close. Seems that the latch is broken and wont stay shut a slight pull opens the door again.

Cut an index card or heavy paper to fit between the hinge and the surface where it screws into the door. Remove one of the screws on the jamb side of the hinge and drive in a 3 in. If it won t lock open the door. Subscribe for free diy fun tips for maintenance at your place.

I added 2 appropriately sized washers to the post and now it shuts easily without slamming. Shut the door and try to lock it. Screw the hinge back in through the card. If you can get in another door warm up your car until the ice around the latch melts.

I show how to fix gas tank cap. I had to rig up some rope to keep the door closed and manually move the latch to a closed position so the lights inside wont kill the battery since it thinks a door is open. Follow rob on facebook. Rust remover and a little elbow grease can remove some of the rust around your latch to help it work better.

In this video rob shows 3 simple ways to fix a door that won t shut. Your complete source for cabinet door lifts lid stays and hinges for upward and downward opening cabinet doors chest lids etc.