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Old Aug 24, 2023 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 07UltraGuy
But… does it ever get stuck to the magnet?

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Sharp eye. The answer is no. The magnet doesn't impede door operation.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2023 | 08:23 PM
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Barney's screwdriver trick, and keep the spring/button lubed is the trick. Works great.
 
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The instructions stated that without this new part, the door would remain closed when the button was pressed.
 

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