Date:         Sat, 30 Apr 2005 10:52:40 -0600
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: How does it worK? Vanagon Sliding Door Locking Mechanism
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On 4/30/05 5:54, "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote:

> Can anyone explain to me the subject above?
> 
> I'm having trouble with my sliding door staying shut. I will be riding
> down the road when suddenly the door will pop loose and slide back, even
> when it felt secure before starting and when the lock is "ON". I ha
> tried to see how the lock catches and holds, but so far do ot understand
> it. Doesn't seem to be any thing to positively grab and \cam down to
> hold the door in place. This door has given me a bit of a prblem off and
> on this way ever since I bought it in 1998, but lately it has gotten
> really bad.
> 
> Thanks for any input on this problem.
> 
> Regard,
> 
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
> 
> 

The rear section of the latch at the back of the door is not securing.
Examine I closely and make sure that the rod that runs through the door from
the handle isnt binding (had that one happen when I stuffed some insulation
into the door).

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