Hi Eric...

Please hijack my post as much as you like... it will help me too :-)

maybe you need to replace the rear latch spring...
https://gowesty.com/products/sliding-door-latch-spring-replacement-kit?_pos=21&_sid=9b0c939c2&_ss=r

On Tue, May 2, 2023 at 10:57 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> I’m following this thread with interest.
>
> Recently my 84 slider started doing something unexpected.
>
> I used to be able to lock the door before shutting it.  I would put the
> lock button down then shut door.  I can still do this with my 85.  And
> friend with 84 showed me the method.  It is convenient and quick.
>
> So, suddenly I can’t do that any more.  The button will not go down until
> the door is shut.
>
> Also, the door makes a louder then usual snap sound at the rear latch.  I
> also find the rear latch very hard to move by hand.
>
> What adjustments might I want to do and how is it done?
>
> I hope this builds on Dan’s question and doesn’t hyjack it.
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
>
> > On May 2, 2023, at 1:35 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Thank you Dean...
> >
> > hurray... success ! ! but... here's the thing... If I pull the door to
> > close and let go of the handle the door will close but the rear won't
> align
> > with the body panel.
> > If I keep my hand on the handle and close the door and push in a little
> > bit, the rear will align with the body panel.
> > I'd think the front latch needs a bit of help to close correctly.
> >
> > On Tue, May 2, 2023 at 8:21 AM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> >>        There is only 1 Latch & it is on the Rear,,, There is a Retainer
> on
> >>
> >> the Front which appears to be just a safety catch to help prevent the
> >>
> >> Front of the slider from opening in an accident,,, The Front adjustment
> >>
> >> is done via the LBracket that You already have been adjusting ~~
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> On 1 May , 2023, at 5:00 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> thanks Dean...
> >>>
> >>> I will try that and report back... btw.. the front latch or the rear
> >> latch?
> >>>
> >>> On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 3:52 PM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>               Dan
> >>>>
> >>>>       It is most likely the Latch itself that needs Repositioning as
> >>>> that controls
> >>>>
> >>>> how Closed the Rear of the Slider ends up,,, The LBracket @ the bottom
> >> ends
> >>>>
> >>>> up in front when the slider is closed so would have little to no
> effect
> >> on
> >>>> rear
> >>>>
> >>>> of slider when closed ~
> >>>>
> >>>>                                                       ORR ~ DeanB
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> On 1 May , 2023, at 12:58 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Hi all,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> The sliding door on my van closes well, slides well. The rollers were
> >>>>> replaced about a year ago.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> But... the left edge of the door (looking from outside) is not
> flushed
> >>>> with
> >>>>> the body panel. I tried to adjust the L bracket that holds the bottom
> >>>>> roller. I loosen the bolts and moved the door a bit in and out... No
> >> good
> >>>>> result, no change...
> >>>>>
> >>>>> So.. is there anything else I should do?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> thank you...
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>
> >>
>
>