Door adjustment
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From: Pueblo West CO
Door adjustment
My passenger side door is giving me fits. When closed, the rear edge of the door isn't flush with the body, and it's become more difficult to close in general. Anybody have any advice for adjustments?
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I’m going to move this to C5 Tech for now. If you don’t get any replies that help you, let me know (PM would be best) and I can move the thread to the Paint/Body Section.
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I’m not a body guy but check your striker on the rear of the door frame thats on the body side of the car and make sure it’s tight. It takes a torx bit and I’m not sure what size it is off hand. I’m not at home yet either so I cant check. If the striker has moved or is loose, you’ll need to move it to where the door shuts well and you’re happy with it. Also check the door latch mechanism on the door side and make sure that's not loose. I don’t think that part has any adjustment to it but not positive on that.
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Mine does the same.
check the front of the door around the top hinge mounting location.
Apparently a common problem was people opening the door to much or two quickly and the SMC can't take the beating it cracks around the hinge area, giving the illusion of door sag.
The only fix is a costly body repair or replacing the door (which can be as cheap as a couple hundred bucks if you find one the same color)
check the front of the door around the top hinge mounting location.
Apparently a common problem was people opening the door to much or two quickly and the SMC can't take the beating it cracks around the hinge area, giving the illusion of door sag.
The only fix is a costly body repair or replacing the door (which can be as cheap as a couple hundred bucks if you find one the same color)
