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Subject:Re: Sliding door pops open while driving
From:Ken Lewis
Date:Wed, 3 Dec 2003 11:54:21 -0500

Wade,
BTDT. After a couple weeks using a Bungee cord my wife got
after me to finally fix it right. I only had to adjust the
post used by the rear latch about a quarter inch outward.
WGLLT.
Ken Lewis

----- Original Message Follows -----
> The sliding door on my �87 Vanagon keeps opening while
I�m
> driving. I�ve looked at the latch and handle and
> everything seems to be working fine.  I can go several
> days without any trouble and then it just pops open and
> wont shut.  After several attempts it will finally shut
> and stay shut.  Any ideas/feedback would be much
> appreciated.
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Wade Murphy

Ken Lewis
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