Door Latch Cable | Shaar’s Cars

Connects the interior door handle to the door latch assembly.

The door latch cable transmits the pulling force from the interior door handle to the door latch assembly, allowing the door to open from the inside.

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Typical part cost

$10–$40🔒

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Typical labor cost

$50–$150🔒

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Typically lasts

80,000–150,000 mi

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Or about

5.0–10.0 years

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DIY difficulty

4/10

If the Door Latch Cable is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Door not opening from inside

Handle feels loose

Door won't latch

Hard to open door

Door stuck closed

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Door Latch Cable(s)

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Clean Door Latch Cable(s)

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Inspect Door Latch Cable(s)

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