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Old Mar 11, 2020 | 09:38 PM
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My 94 coupes driver door has migrated and has to pulled in about an eight of an inch back towards the body. I have tried to move the post inward after loosening it but it won't budge towards the body. I don't like the idea of loosening the 3 hex screws on the door to move the latch. They are on very tight. Not sure that would work anyway. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks
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Old Mar 12, 2020 | 02:38 PM
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striker adjustment or hinges may be worn. Even the latch mechanism. Hard to to without seeing and feeling the slack movement
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Too much slack. I'M going to shim the striker post on one side to get it to angle in . Tried moving the latch mechanism but looks like no adjustment is possible.
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I would look at the hinges closely first, that is usually the problem .
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The hinge pins can wear over time. How to replace them has been covered several times here over the past few years.
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Wouldn't the hinge pins draw only the front of the door towards the body of the car ? My problem is play near the latch.. The door ajar light started flickering.
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