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How Do I adjust door catch on W126?
My driver side door has been recently acting up as when I close the door, it wont close the first try and I will have to slam the door to get it closed. It wasnt like this before. I am thinking I need to adjust the door catch. How can I perform this? I have a 87 420sel
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my 1989 300se does the same thing....i just slam it and it shuts tight
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Just try to adjust the striker plate on the door jamb ( 4 Allen bolts ). This worked for me on my 78 450SEL
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Thanks. Will try tonite and keep you guys informed
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i tried to adjust the striker and still have same problem. my 89 560sel with 150,000 miles never had this problem. My 420 now with only 55k on it does. What else can I do?
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if that didnt
solve the problem, you may need to go other direction(s) with it. you were smart to mark your starting spot, so you can always go back to it.
have you lubed everything? tom w
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Make sure that the 2 screws holding the latch mechanism to the door are tight. Clean the old petrified grease out of the latch mechanism and re-lube. If you can't find a good adjustment, you may need to replace the striker.
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Check and make sure the main door hinges have not allowed the door to sag. You might, as is also suggested have to replace the striker plate.
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Mine is not a T40 (and its not a size I have). Anyone? EPC didn't give the spec.
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