If it will not come unlatched then the latch was probably never working - that is, it was always "unlatched" when the door was closed. The operating rod inside the door is probably damaged or is disconnected. Looks like you are going to have to go door-diving to find out. It is not that big of a deal once you are in there - I seriously doubt if the latch is bent - it would take some serious slaming to do that. There is a service bulletin devoted to door-lock door-latch adjustments (ST-10-8/81). Once the parts are working you should follow the steps EXACTLY. Don't get out of sequence. Once set they seldom get out of adjustment again. Harold McElraft - 3354 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "llynn019" <llynn019@xxxx> wrote: > Thanks for the advise on trying to "unlatch" my open door... it isn't > working. Anyone know if the latch is something easy to fix? I can't > exactly drive around with the door open. I think the latch has > gotten bent when the door was attempted to be closed with it in > the "latched" position. > > Lorraine > 1141 To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/