blue rd Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Hello! Issues with door not striking latch. Installed new latch and striker but still will not close. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46037-door-will-not-latch-closed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mike Posted July 13, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2016 The latch may be in the closed position, keeping the door from closing or latching. Try pushing down on the latch until you hear a click or when it holds in the down position, then try closing it. If you don't understand me, then maybe one of these guys can explain it better. English is my second language, especially when i've been to the KILT. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46037-door-will-not-latch-closed/#findComment-339242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue rd Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 Tried everything. Was wondering if the post nuts in the cab that the latch screw into should be loose as they are now or do they have to be welded tight, so when the latch is screwed in there wouldn't be any play. I replaced the door hinges thinking they were worn and aligned it up but no the door still doesn't close. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46037-door-will-not-latch-closed/#findComment-339269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Did the door close before you replaced all of those parts or did you replace the parts because the door would not close? Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46037-door-will-not-latch-closed/#findComment-339440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue rd Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 The door closed but the striker was worn out so wouldn't fully stay closed. It would open while driving. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46037-door-will-not-latch-closed/#findComment-340300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 On 7/13/2016 at 4:42 PM, blue rd said: Tried everything. Was wondering if the post nuts in the cab that the latch screw into should be loose as they are now or do they have to be welded tight, so when the latch is screwed in there wouldn't be any play. I replaced the door hinges thinking they were worn and aligned it up but no the door still doesn't close. you dont want any play in that latch,thats why your door wont stay closed the nuts are loose for adjustment,but they should tighten up with the screws. I've had trouble with them working loose,a little lock-tite solved problem Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46037-door-will-not-latch-closed/#findComment-340309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Can you take a photo of it so we can see what is what? Then we can go from there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46037-door-will-not-latch-closed/#findComment-340367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 loc tite is good s....t, made in Ireland if I recall correctly so is Jb Weld.There goes that kilt! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46037-door-will-not-latch-closed/#findComment-340487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue rd Posted July 29, 2016 Author Share Posted July 29, 2016 Hello finally had the time to get it done! The problem was I used a latch that was from PAI, being aftermarket was not allowing it to latch because the spring is to stiff. Bought original parts from Mack dealer. Good as new. Thanks have a great and safe drive Mack friends. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46037-door-will-not-latch-closed/#findComment-340821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior9009 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Off topic but I bought hood latches and exterior door handles from PAI off eBay and am having problems with the hood latches staying closed. The latch handle doesn't close enough when latched and they pop open. My old steel latches did the same thing so the hook that bolts to the hood with the 4 bolts may be the problem. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46037-door-will-not-latch-closed/#findComment-344798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
door sticker adj question Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 My issue with my 2001 Mack is the drivers door striker adj. you have to slam the door for it to latch tight what is the adj process? I have loosened the stricker but it has no adj. ability I could find. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46037-door-will-not-latch-closed/#findComment-464538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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