I have had similar problems. When cold weather sets in, its as if the door
shrinks and doesn't quit fit the opening anymore, therefore the locking
mechanism doesn't grab and hold like it should.

Looking for a fix as well.

John Rodgers
88GL Driver in Birmingham, AL where we will have our first frost of the
year tonight.

Tim Wise wrote:

> 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