A striker plate shim is used to adjust the position of a door striker plate so that it aligns properly with the door latch. It helps ensure that the door closes securely and smoothly. The shim can be inserted behind the striker plate to make small adjustments in its position, which can be crucial for proper installation and functionality of the door.
Adjust the striker if door otherwise aligned ok.
Loosen Nadar pin and move, BUT DO NOT REMOVE
Try loosing the bolts that hold the hinge to the body. Just enough to raise or lower the door. Then tighten and adjust accordingly. You can adjust the striker bolt to get a tighter closing door. You loosen it and push it further back for a tighter fit or pull it out some for a looser fit. Hope this helps.
To change a door striker bolt, first, remove the existing striker plate by unscrewing it from the door frame. Align the new striker bolt in the same position, ensuring it matches the latch mechanism of the door. Secure it in place by screwing it back into the frame, and test the door to ensure it closes and latches properly. If necessary, adjust the alignment of the bolt for optimal functionality.
On the driver side between window and dash, or maybe on the door post at the rear edge of the driver's door, just below the striker plate.
To fix the driver's side door on an '88 Mazda RX-7 that won't latch properly, first, inspect the door latch mechanism and striker plate for wear or misalignment. Clean any debris and lubricate the latch with a silicone spray to ensure smooth operation. If the latch is damaged, consider replacing it. Adjust the striker plate slightly if necessary to achieve a better fit, ensuring the door closes securely without excessive force.
You can adjust the striker pin on the door post with a torx socket. Also, if there is too much slop in the door hinges that can cause problems. The hinges can be repaired with door hinge pin and bushing kits from your local auto parts store.
Yes--But loosen only DO NOT REMOVE COMPLETELY
The striker adjustment is very sensitive. The door ajar switch is in the latch mechanism on the door and if the striker is not adjusted perfectly, the switch will not function. My 1997 has a double latch, yours probably does also. Try adjusting the striker closer to the pilar. That should tighten it up enough to make the door ajar switch function. If not, just keep adjusting it until you get the light to go out. It took us 3 tries to get it.
To adjust the doors on a Honda Element, first, check the door hinges for any looseness and tighten them if necessary. You can also adjust the door alignment by loosening the hinge bolts slightly, repositioning the door to the desired alignment, and then retightening the bolts. If needed, you may also adjust the striker plate on the door frame for a better fit. Always ensure the door opens and closes smoothly after making adjustments.
Open the door you wish to adjust and look at the body part of the car to which where the door latch mechanism attaches. It is a silver slab that has a U shaped piece to it. This is the striker and you must adjust it to allow the door to close flush to the car again. It will require a torx screwdriver (it looks like a star), and I believe it is size T25. Loosen both torx screws and reposition the striker a bit in, since the door is sticking out and you want to make the door flush. You can try putting on some Loc-Tite that basically hardens the screw into place so you won't have to do this again.