In a message dated 2/18/01 9:21:26 AM Central Standard Time, jtrealty@xxxx writes: > Try to follow the adjustment procedures in the manual. Make sure the > car is on level ground and engages both latches evenly and the latches > are centered in the lock as the door swings closed. This is an area > where you need specific expert advice from a mechanic who has adjusted > Delorean doors before. Your best bet if you have trouble with this is > to call one of the major Delorean venders who can talk you through it. > If you are a member of a local club maybe someone can help or go to an > event where someone with some experience can help. This can be a > serious problem because you could jam the door so it won't open or it > could open unexpectedly. You could also damage the lock module or > solenoids by trying to lock or unlock the door if it is jammed. > Sometimes a little lubrication is all that is needed but if the door > was forced it could have been knocked out of adjustment. > David Teitelbaum > thanks for the advice David. i think i will try to lubricate everything up really well and see if that helps. this has not been a chronic problem, just when it's been below zero in my storage garage. i suspect the car is just 'acting up'. i will not try to adjust my latches until i have some qualified people in my presence! Andy Soma576@xxxx 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596 Fargo, ND 58102 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]