Darrin, This problem is somewhat complex. Contact us directly for complete details on how to correct this problem. DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com> ---------- > From: Iznodmad@xxxx > Subject: [DML] Driver's door does not latch > > I have known for a while that my doors are not exactly the best as far as > lining up correctly and closing properly, but this takes the cake. It turns > out that my drivers side door does not latch down at all! I discovered this > while driving it this weekend and hitting a large bump, and then hearing both > latches rattle. Since I have had the car, I would notice the door coming > open just a little while driving at higher speeds such that I could look out > the back corner and see the road. I have been thinking that the front latch > was latching down properly. But tonight after putting the D up for the > night, I reached to open the door and missed the door handle, but I still > opened the door! To clarify, I can open the door not even using the handle, > just by pulling up on the body moldings! Quite frankly this frightens me. > All this time, the door could have come open at highway speeds and then I > would not have a door. So I guess my question is, what can I do to adjust > the latches? I think it has to do with the tension on the door handle. > Whoever installed the metal door handle updates didn't do too well putting it > all back together. It's way too loose!!! I would use the door locks, but > the drivers door likes to stay in the locked position. Yes the solonoid is > more or less burnt in the lock position. And yes I have disconnected the > central locking mechanism, but the damage has been done already by the > previous owner(s). > > Thank you, > Darren Decker > Vin#5000