u know how when u pull the handle to open the door and the door clicks open? well my door doesnt do that...u have to pull the handle...and then pull the door wit a lil more force...its like its semi-stuck or somethin...anybody know how i can fix it? BTW...its a 97 2.2

thanx in advance if u can help me...

 

I had this happen to me last summer. My door jamb bolts were loose, and the mechanism had locked in place. I finally got it open and tightened the screws. Might want to see if thats the case with yours.

 

how exactly did u do that? cuz i unscrewed the screws on the door jamb but all i could do was move the mechanism around...so i screwed them back on and theres no difference...the door still needs to be pull open from the outside or pushed open from the inside with a lil excessive force...rather than it just clicking open...can anybody else help me out?

thanx in advance...

 

quit slamming the door.

loosen the U-bolt a little and line it up again with the dimples. if you look at it directly there should be a marks on the top and the right side.

 

haha the car was used and it came like that...thanx for the advice i'll try that right now...

 

i tried loosening the U bolt...and i had no luck at all...they are REALLY tight and i've used my own strength and a power tool...any ideas on how to loosen them?

 

get a really long scredriver

 

aiight thanx a lot...imma try to get one tomorrow

 

they're in there tight. you're gonna need lotsa torque to break it.

good luck.

 

SCREW IT!! TAKE BOTH DOORS OFF !!