In a message dated 12/3/03 11:39:27 AM, wademurphy@BESTTSA.COM writes: << I can go several days without any trouble and then it just pops open and wont shut. >> Most likely the central lock (i.e., the latch plate on the trailing edge of the slider) has loosened. Tighten the fasteners for it and make any necessary adjustments to align the door flush to the adjacent body panel. Less likely is that the striker pin has loosened, but check it nonetheless. George |
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