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Old 05-30-2022, 04:07 PM   #1
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Compartment door won't stay latched

2015 Georgetown 351. The compartment door where the genny is will not latch. The door opens sideways and has a house style latch with a u-bolt to catch. I have adjusted the u-bolt every which way and still won't catch. Comparing it with the door next to it, I don't see anything different or out of whack. When I push the latch in manually, it comes right back out, so makes me think the latch is good. Anyone else have this issue with these kind of latches?
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Old 05-30-2022, 04:35 PM   #2
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I've noticed that when my latches plunger is dirty or clogged with thick grease, it doesn't stay closed. ,
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Old 05-30-2022, 04:36 PM   #3
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I got it. The u-bolt was angled a little and had to bent in because it was only catching the tip of the latch. Also had to adjust it further out which I had done, but didn't work till I bent it inward some. Now hopefully I won't see the door flying open in my mirror again.
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Old 05-30-2022, 05:20 PM   #4
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Thanks for the update.

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Old 05-30-2022, 06:53 PM   #5
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I had this issue on my Georgetown. I cleaned the heavy grease out and lube with silicone. Goodbye issue.
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