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Old 07-19-2005, 10:11 AM
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Door latches sporadically

One of my rear doors is starting to fail. That is, sometimes when opened it does not want to stay closed. I usually have to repeatedly close it until it catches. I got a quote of around $350 to fix this...seems to be quite a bit for such a simple part. Maybe the rear airbags create a labor issue...I don't know. Has anyone else experienced this door latch issue?
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Have you tried cleaning and lubing the latch mechanism on the door and the piece on the door pillar??
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350 is about right. I think the part is $120 then 1.8 hrs to install. depending on your dealers hourly rate
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Thanks for your help everyone.
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Originally Posted by ML God
350 is about right. I think the part is $120 then 1.8 hrs to install. depending on your dealers hourly rate

Do you know how to remove the latch and reinstall?
I have a driver's rear door that I am getting ready to do. I can get it loose but can't get to it. Someone said that you have to take off door handle as well. Any help is appreciated.

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