[DML] Re: Driver's door does not latch

["DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxx>]

Darrin,
This problem is somewhat complex. Contact us directly for complete details
on how to correct this problem.

DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
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> 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