260Z door latch/striker not clicking , just springs back...

[Shawninvancouver]

the door latch that holds the door closed ( maybe call the striker? ) is not clicking when i flick it.. it just springs back,,, therefor the door wont stay closed..

a) can this be fixed? is something jammed in the spring area inside the door??

b) is it broken and need replacing?

c) how do you get that thing out???

d) also the plastic cylinder that holds the door handle rod will not go up and down.. its also stuck  in place.. not sure if that is related to the no click action...

[Shawninvancouver]

door latch was seized and would not latch or stay closed... needed to take whole latch out and lube it like mad.. hard job as needed to take window from out to do this.. still working on re assembling door..