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Door stuck 200 1983

posted by  scrawley on  Fri Apr 9 05:38 CST 2004
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model 244 gl sedan.
left rear passenger door is stuck and will not open. i've "put the shoulder" to it but am concerned at this point about damaging the interior of the door.

any ideas?








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    Door stuck 200 1983

    posted by  darmstrong on  Sat Apr 10 19:22 CST 2004
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    I just had a door that had problems opening. Pushing in on the door while lifting the handle allowed it to open, as it released pressure on the latch. Afterwards, removing the inside panel, lubing all the internal mechanisms an exterior latch, plus adjusting the external handle free play according to Bentley made it work like a charm.








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    Door stuck 200 1983

    posted by  someone claiming to be jenkins on  Fri Apr 9 12:53 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    I had this happen. I fixed it by adjusting the position of the door strike - no adjustment to the in-door mechanism needed.

    -dave








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      Door stuck 200 1983

      uid 15053's pic
      posted by  Dylan Berichon on  Fri Apr 9 13:09 CST 2004
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      Forgive my ignorance, but what's the "door strike?"

      Is it the hinge or latch or something?
      --
      If you listen to the radio in Portland, OR, you may know me as 'Portland's Favorite Soul Brother!'








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        Door stuck 200 1983

        posted by  B.C. on  Sat Apr 10 06:32 CST 2004
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        The strike, sometimes called the striker plate, is the part of the latching mechanism that is mounted on the body.

        the "Hook" on the door latches into the striker. The striker can be loosened and adjusted up - down - sideways. It is set at the factory, and IMHO is a PITA to get right "at home".

        Learn something new every day. We all should.

        Regards,

        Bob

        :>)








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    Door stuck 200 1983

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    posted by  Dylan Berichon on  Fri Apr 9 07:09 CST 2004
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    Sometimes you can get stuck doors open by pulling up REALLY high on the outside door handle.

    Be careful though, it's possible you could damage the door handle.

    It's worth a shot though.

    Once you get the door open, take the door panel off and see what's mis-adjusted.
    --
    If you listen to the radio in Portland, OR, you may know me as 'Portland's Favorite Soul Brother!'







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