Door problem
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4th Gear
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Drifting
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,665
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From: Wilson, TX
St. Jude Donor '17
I used one of the advisory threads (sticky's) to get mine figured out.
Order a new one, they are not hard to replace but getting the panel that covers it off is kind of "special" I ended up breaking 2 of the tabs that I wasn't aware of. Ordered a new $70.00 panel but this one isn't rattling or making noise so I have a backup when it starts.
You tube videos are also very helpful, I also looked at them.
Order a new one, they are not hard to replace but getting the panel that covers it off is kind of "special" I ended up breaking 2 of the tabs that I wasn't aware of. Ordered a new $70.00 panel but this one isn't rattling or making noise so I have a backup when it starts.
You tube videos are also very helpful, I also looked at them.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 534
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From: Southern cali
BEing you cannot open your door from the inside or outside, it is your latch.
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=...42&FORM=VRDGAR
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=...42&FORM=VRDGAR
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,642
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From: Texarkana Texas
My guess is it's the door module. Had an 05 that did the same thing. GM replaced the door module under warranty even though the warranty was long expired. I would contact GM customer service and see what they say. Can't hurt. The door module is about $250 plus labor.
Race Director
Joined: May 2005
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From: Middletown, DE
Those are the LATCH symptoms for sure...
The video in C6topless' post is pretty good. Use care in removing the rear panel. This thread should help: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...mechanism.html
Just repaired mine (had identical symptoms).
Got a used latch for $115. New ones run about $190 from some of the discount vendors.
We'll see if buying used was the right choice. Good news is, after fixing it the first time, future R&R's will be quite easy indeed.
The video in C6topless' post is pretty good. Use care in removing the rear panel. This thread should help: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...mechanism.html
Just repaired mine (had identical symptoms).
Got a used latch for $115. New ones run about $190 from some of the discount vendors.
We'll see if buying used was the right choice. Good news is, after fixing it the first time, future R&R's will be quite easy indeed.
Last edited by Rapid Fred; Jun 19, 2016 at 10:57 PM.
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