carfreak85 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I did a search, but most of what came back was about adjusting windows. I've got an EA82 coupe that doesn't like to fully latch the driver's side door. When the door is closed, you can push the trailing edge of the door in towards the body about a 1/4 inch and when you get up to highway speeds, the wind noise is pretty unbearable. I tried adjusting the striker closer to the driver's seat, but nothing seemed to change. I tried adjusting it outwards, away from the seat and still, nothing seemed to change.What am I missing? The 1987 FSM isn't much help either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naked Buell Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Is the latch in the door hanging up? I know my truck's latch does it from time to time when it is cold. I then grease it up and it works fine. Sounds like the latch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djellum Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 gotta be the striker. move it farther. also make sure its really tight when you close the door to check the fit or it could get pushed around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylar Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 What is this striker you guys speak of ? Having the same issue on my 87 RX. SO MUCH DAMN WIND NOISE ! It's killing me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naked Buell Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 The striker I believe is the steel "u" bolt that is in the door jam. But the striker doesn't just move all of sudden unless the bolts are loose and you would know. Think about how many times you are slamming your door. It is the latch inside the door. It needs to be greased and or wd40ed from time to time. My Rx did it briefly but once I saw it was a sticky latch I just keep an eye on it and every once and while I will grease it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I've adjusted the striker before with good results. You also need to watch how the window hits. If it has too much play, it can contact the trim once the striker is moved in, causing it to hang up. If the window regulator allows the window to flop in or out excessively, it also can cause the window to hang up in the seal. Best way to adjust the striker is by using an impact driver to get the bolts loose. I will barely loosen them up, tap the striker in about as far as the door sticks out, then tighten them back up with the impact driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 I didn't have any trouble loosening the striker bolts, but I currently have it adjusted all the way in towards the center of the car, with no change. What part of the latch needs grease? I sprayed a bunch of WD-40 from the outside, but it sounds like the latch needs attention on the inside. The window glass is not hitting anything but the rubber seal and the latch doesn't seem to be catching prematurely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 White Lithium Spray grease is far better for door/hood/trunk latches and hinges. There should be a plastic sleeve on the striker. If it's missing or badly worn, the door won't latch shut properly. Same striker is used on all doors, just flip it over for PS-DS. You can work the door latch itself with a Phillips screw driver. Place it were the striker would hit and move it towards the outside of door. Should feel 2 distinct clicks for full latch. If you don't feel both clicks, spray grease into latch working the straw around inside of latch. Keep working the latch after you sprayed it by holding the outside handle in the open position and working latch with the screwdriver. Should free it up after a few cycles. If not, latch is likely toast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 This is EXACTLY what I was hoping to find. If my memory serves me correctly, the striker doesn't have a sleeve on it, but this car is so new to me that I can't recall. Will pick up some spray lithium grease on the drive home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 +1. Wd40 is great for freeing things up, but you need something permanent afterwords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Did a little recon yesterday after work and wouldn't you know it, that little sleeve on the striker was nowhere to be found! Looks like I need a replacement striker or two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 Strikers are still available from the dealer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 FIXED! New strikers for both doors fixed the issue. The driver's side had worn through the plastic coating and was starting to wear down the striker itself. The passenger's side still had the plastic, but it was loose and in pretty rough shape anyway. I should note that while I was able to order the strikers from SOA, the hardware to mount it is NLA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 Just to close the loop on this topic: EA82 door strikers AND the mounting hardware are now both discontinued... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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