Some people have reported solving this problem simply by taking the van to a
car wash.... open the slider door... spray the tracks (upper and lower) with
simple green... let it soak for a while... then use pressure washer to
remove simple green and dirt...

Others have not been so lucky... latch mechanism needs to be worked on...
see archives for this...

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Wise" <wise@HYPERFORMIX.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2000 4:14 PM
Subject: Sliding door opens by itself

> I've had a problem with my sliding door for years. In cold weather, the
> door does not want to close. I have to try several times before I get
> the right touch to make it latch. It feels like maybe the latch at the
> rear of the door isn't catching. I've also had it open, even when
> locked, while driving, usually while accelerating from a stop.
>
> Anyone know what might be going on and how to fix it?
>
> Thanks.
> --
> Tim Wise
> '87 WWW, WindRider
>