Date:         Fri, 8 May 1998 16:28:11 -0700
Reply-To:     Ray Hunnam <hunnam@PNC.COM.AU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Ray Hunnam <hunnam@PNC.COM.AU>
Organization: RAYJEN Security
Subject:      Re: sliding-door won't latch
Comments: To: Dave Stratton <dave@MTBA.ORG>
Comments: cc: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Hi Dave

I have been experiencing the same problems.  On a recent trip to the visit the
old in laws my sliding door just kept unlatching.  At the time I put it down to
roadwork's flexing the Van and unlatching the door.  Then I realized just how
sturdy these Vans are.  With my door I was able to notice it because the side
light came on when it uncaught.  You know the light that comes on when the side
door is open.  I have the Dealers look at it when I got back.  They greased the
track and said all ok.  Lasted about 1 week.  What I did notice is that the
door is not sitting flush with the body.   The rear edge is protruding only
very slightly out from the rear of the door frame.  This to me suggests that
the spring mechanisms may be faulty.

Any info. would be greatly appreciated.  Would you post me your replies.

Ray.

Ray.

Dave Stratton wrote:

> I seem to have a problem again. The sliding door on my 87 Vanagon has
> decided it doesn't want to latch properly.  This same sort of thing
> happened a few years ago and I ended up replacing what bently calls the
> central lock.  What am I missing? How come this is happening again and what
> can I do about it.
>
> Thanks
> Dave