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Stuart02
17th February 2020, 05:01 PM
Is it possible to tweak the door latches?

2010 D4, driver's door handle needs a lot of force on both the inside and outside levers, and the door needs a good swing to close/latch properly.

I notice also the large rubber stopper is missing from the bottom cnr of the door. Does that make a difference to how the door strikes?

Thanks as always!
Narangga
17th February 2020, 07:30 PM
Given the symptoms it may be the actuator that is getting old and tired. I have recently replaced the two on the LHS of mine and did the driver's door just after I got it 4 years ago.
DiscoJeffster
17th February 2020, 10:09 PM
It MIGHT be that the door is out of alignment slightly as well? Not sure how much, if any the hinges allow movement on the Disco.
Stuart02
18th February 2020, 09:49 AM
Given the symptoms it may be the actuator that is getting old and tired. I have recently replaced the two on the LHS of mine and did the driver's door just after I got it 4 years ago.

Don't say that!! [bawl]
INter674
19th February 2020, 07:02 AM
Ours close well even tho the rubber stoppers are missing...hence I've not bothered to replace them...so it must be the latch unit/fitment?
DiscoMick
19th February 2020, 07:35 AM
Aren't the latches adjustable?
Stuart02
19th February 2020, 08:30 PM
Aren't the latches adjustable?That's what I'm wondering... there must be some tolerance in them to allow for wear?!
Narangga
19th February 2020, 09:28 PM
Aren't the latches adjustable?

The D3 workshop manual only has instructions for adjusting the striker for the liftgate and the tailgate. No mention is made of the door strikers.

Stuart, open the door and stick a screw driver in the latch so that it activates to simulate being on the striker but not locked. Try the internal handle and compare against what you experience when opening from inside. Do the same with the external handle. That will hopefully give some indication of whether it is misalignment or it is more likely the actuator (or possibly moving cables not giving full purchase on the actuator).
Stuart02
19th February 2020, 09:42 PM
Good thinking, thanks
INter674
20th February 2020, 01:19 PM
Our D4 has the usual Torx screws on the striker/latch bar so I presume you undo these and move it to adjust door closing.
PerthDisco
20th February 2020, 01:57 PM
Our D4 has the usual Torx screws on the striker/latch bar so I presume you undo these and move it to adjust door closing.

No manual adjustment I believe it tightens to a fixed spot.
I reckon you need that rubber block at bottom of the door to create the right closed door tension. They can be knocked out easily.
Stuart02
20th February 2020, 10:36 PM
No manual adjustment I believe it tightens to a fixed spot.
I reckon you need that rubber block at bottom of the door to create the right closed door tension. They can be knocked out easily.Yeah where does one acquire those rubber stoppers? Are they generic or LR specific?
DiscoJeffster
20th February 2020, 10:38 PM
Yeah where does one acquire those rubber stoppers? Are they generic or LR specific?

Well there is an LR part number but they a generic stopper. Just depends on whether you want to go through finding a generic equivalent or buy one at a price. LR Cat will have the part number.
INter674
21st February 2020, 05:43 AM
No manual adjustment I believe it tightens to a fixed spot.
I reckon you need that rubber block at bottom of the door to create the right closed door tension. They can be knocked out easily.

Whaat...makes no sense at all..how do they adjust when fitting the doors originally?

Maybe like in old days...with a long bar and large hammer 😎

Now I'm going to undo those screws to find out if they move ...but given the modern car is largely un repairable..i suspect you are right!