[DML] Re: Door latch/rod issues

["Derek" <derek.grozio@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Knut,

Nope, I am pretty sure I found that problem. If you look further down the message it 
describes the latch mechanism I took out that doesn't work the same as the back. It never 
locks into place. I was just looking for verification that it is supposed to.

-Derek


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "ksgrimsr" <knut.s.grimsrud@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Derek,
> 
> You mention a couple issues with your doors, and the first you 
> mention is that the front latch is not latched securely (the front 
> of the door moves when hitting bumps).
> 
> This seems to typically be a striker pin adjustment issue. I suspect 
> the front latch is only on the first latched position and is not in 
> the second position. Sometimes when the door behaves as yours, 
> owners will mistakenly adjust the striker pin inwards thinking it 
> will hold the door more securely against the doorjamb.
> 
> The striker pin often needs to move outward a little bit in order to 
> be out far enough to trip the second latch position.
> 
>     Knut
> 
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Derek" <derek.grozio@> wrote:
> >
> > This week will be the week I fix my door issues. I took my door 
> apart today, for the first 
> > time ever, so please excuse my poor 'door parts' terminology.
> > 
> > The problems:
> > 
> > (1) Drivers side front latch never seems to lock. Front of door 
> moves/shakes outward when 
> > going over bumps on road. 
> >
>










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