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Subject:Re: Sliding door pops open while driving
From:George Goff
Date:Thu, 4 Dec 2003 10:03:06 EST

In a message dated 12/3/03 11:39:27 AM, wademurphy@BESTTSA.COM writes:

<< I can go several days without any trouble and then it just pops

open and wont shut. >>

Most likely the central lock (i.e., the latch plate on the trailing edge of
the slider) has loosened.  Tighten the fasteners for it and make any necessary
adjustments to align the door flush to the adjacent body panel.  Less likely
is that the striker pin has loosened, but check it nonetheless.

George