The door latch on a car door is responsible for keeping the door shut against the body of the ca.
Car door lock mechanism.
How a car door lock works is explained in this video.
How to fix a power door lock.
A rod connects the actuator to the latch and another rod connects the latch to the knob that sticks up out of the top of the door.
By the diy experts of the family handyman magazine.
Then jam another flat blade screwdriver between the latch and the actuator and pry.
Force the flat blade of the offset screwdriver into the plastic locking tab to depress it.
If a car door lock is stuck in the lock position it is most likely due to a connection between one several or all external and internal connections to the car door latch.
A rod con nects the actuator to the latch and another rod connects the latch to the knob that sticks up out of the top of the door.
Car door lock replacement.
In this car the power door lock actuator is positioned below the latch.
Here s how the power door locks and latch works on your car.
When the actuator moves the latch up it connects the outside door handle to the opening mechanism.
Learn more about car door lock replacement.
In some cars the door lock actuator is positioned below the latch.