Ford latch recall on its merry way. Legal action in three unnamed southern states and the Canadian province of Ontario may put the arm on Ford to replace door handle latch mechanisms, which may ...

Move the lock cylinder with your key several times to work the graphite into the mechanism. Do this to your trunk lock as well. The post How to Grease a Car Door, Hood, Lock, ...

Pack the mechanism with white grease for smooth operation. Don’t forget to order fasteners when you order your door latch mechanism. This is the right-hand latch for 1969 Camaros/Firebirds and ...

Actually, this is a common complaint, and it's almost always caused by a dirty, under-lubricated or rusty hood-latch mechanism. Start by opening the hood--somehow.

Typically the problem is with the latching mechanism and you are limited with what you can do to it. At a minimum, you can take the latch apart, clean and lubricate it, then see if it works any ...

To address a sticky lock, the first step is to clean out the whole mechanism. Use canned air or a pressurized air tool for a compressor to blow any debris clear of the key hole.

Deactivation of the safety lock-and-latch mechanism is a simple, but effective technique for opening jammed doors that all rescue personnel should be familiar with. This evolution can be ...

In this detailed tutorial, we guide you through the process of crafting a beautiful automatic door latch. Perfect for DIY ...

The pair replaced the latching mechanism on one end of the 58-foot robot arm on Thursday. Tuesday’s work involved using a grease gun, which resembles a caulking gun, to keep the latching ...