Sliding Door Adjustment?

Post by **Hdickins** » 27 May 2006, 08:46

The sliding door on my caravelle sometimes 'pops' open a bit (when I go over a bump in the road maybe) - and then it rattles...

Is there a way to adjust the latch mechanism or the striker plate - so it doesn't have this problem???

Thanks!

Post by **Cate** » 27 May 2006, 11:17

I had this with my last van, I adjusted all the brackets and rollers etc, nothing would sort it, then I put it all back to where it was and after that it was fine! It involved much slamming of doors and driving over bumps!

There are adjusting points at top and bottom, try those first, don't adjust it too tight inwards otherwise when it slides open it could chio the paint on the leading edge of the rear side panel, been there, done that.

Post by **Hdickins** » 27 May 2006, 22:29

Excellent. I'll give it a go anyway...
I hadn't really looked at the top & bottom - just the striker plate etc. (Duh!)

Post by **scoobydrew** » 27 May 2006, 23:26

Always worth checking the door seal at the lock end, our last van done this and the seal wasn t seating right, pushed it all back in and job done.

Post by **TOMMY THE CAT** » 29 May 2006, 16:02

Sorry to hijack but Cate my slider just catches the rear pael you mentioned...in the process of tarting the van up so any suggestions on best ways to adjust?
Smashing Dave

Post by **Cate** » 29 May 2006, 16:44

What part of the door is catching, the rear edge or the internal door card? often these cards buckle and bulge slightly and so catch and rub the paintwork.
There are adjusting points at the top and bottom rollers, have a play with these, adjusting just slightly each time until it fits.

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