John G.---Here's a few ideas;
a) Check that the thickness of the tab for the soft top isn't causing the need
to slam the door. Also that none of the weather stripping is interferring. (Use
strips of paper between the door and stripping. Pull out the paper to test for
excessive tightness)
b) The striker plate may have moved back into the B pillar too far for the door
latch to catch. Adjust the plate outward (three screws) about 1/16" and try.
Mark outline of plate position with some sort of pen before loosening these
screws.
c) It's possible that the lock itself has seen better days. But if the lock
still locks when using the key, with the door open, then this is not part of
the problem. You'll know more about this when you pop loose just enough of the
rear-most clips that hold the door panel in place. This should expose enough of
the hardware that controls the "remote" door lock. If in doubt about what this
operation should look like, you can take a look at the other, better door
workings.
Dick
-----Original Message-----
From: John G. Sullivan
Sent: Saturday, December 6, 2008 10:54 AM
To: 6-Pack
Subject: [6pack] door adjustment
During the winter, I find that the driver's door is hard to shut, that the
lock doesn't catch unless you slam the door. I have tried to clean and
lubricate the lock; however, that hasn't been too successful. How do you fix
this?
Also, I understand that by pushing the interior door lock forward, should
lock the door. Doesn't seem to be very effective on my car.
Any insight is appreciated.
John Sullivan
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