At 09:34 PM 11/17/95 -0600, SkiDooer@aol.com wrote: >In a message dated 95-11-17 22:01:51 EST, you write: > >>>I have noticed a problem with the sliding door on my '87 Vanagon Camper. It >>>opens while I am driving sometimes (even when locked) and is hard to shut > >My '87 used to do this a lot, especially during the winter. Used to think the >latch or something had been damaged from people slamming the door closed hard >like you have to do with full-size US vans. Finally, I discovered last winter >that the latch, which is at the back of the door, was gunked up a little and >not free enough to catch properly. Some wd-40 freed it up and it quit popping >open. It started popping open a few weeks ago and the lube job fixed it >again. > >The popping open sure does get the attention of those riding in the back two >seats, doesn't it? Try checking and lubing the latch...hope it works. > > I would be concerned if my door popped open "whenever". Perhaps the latch is worn out. More likely it has a broken spring, or most likely it is dirty/and or/dry. Consider taking it out and cleaning it thoroughly, inspect it for worn/broken/missing parts. Look in the bottom of the door for mystery pieces <g>. If it all looks perfect then relube with a GOOD light weight oil. NEVER EVER use "3in1 household oil" 10 weight motor oil works fine for most of these things but there are wonder oils available for thoes with a few extra bucks, or free trade samples <g>. You may want to file a complaint with VW and NHTSA, latches that open by themselves are a no-no.
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