My passenger doors don't shut right. I have to slam them to shut, but I hate doing that. And sometimes the door stays loose, but It's shut, I don't know how to explain this any better. Any Suggestions?
2007-01-15 04:09:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ GMC
Try lifting up on the door when it is open. You will probably find that the hinge pins and bushings are worn and the door will drop some when you first open it. This is a common problem with them. If you can't replace them yourself have it done by a mechanic, but don't let them tell you, you need hinges it will cost a fortune. The pins and bushings are replaceable by themselves.
Good luck.
I almost forgot. Don't let it go too long like this or you will have to have the latch area repaired also. Until you get them replaced, try lifting up on the door while you are closing it. Slamming the door puts a huge strain on the latch area.
2007-01-15 04:24:36 · answer #1 · answered by Get Real 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 1999 Mazda truck does the same thing. I usually end up pushing them shut hard in order to get them to latch all the way. The other option, which I haven't pursued yet is to adjust the latches to get the doors to shut all the way.
2007-01-15 12:19:34 · answer #2 · answered by ohio_state98 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of two things.
A) Grease in door latch mechanism is old and crusty. (spray liberaly with WD-40.
B) Latch rod on door pillar needs adjusting. (have it adjusted)
2007-01-15 12:23:58 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check alignment of door it may be tilted in or out forward or backward.it may also need schimmed to correct the problem
2007-01-15 15:14:31 · answer #4 · answered by terry s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fix it..go to someone who can... did you clean the latch and lock? is the hinge sagging?
2007-01-15 12:18:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋