'96 850R Rear wagon door does not stay closed. The latch won't catch to keep the door closed. Any ideas?

 

Some possibilities I can think of:

- The latch is at stuck-open position due to lack of lubrication/freezing.
- The cable/link from the door handle to the latch has stretched/broke.
- The latch & the striker are misaligned.
- The latch claw is broken.
- Etc...

Wait for others opinions for more accurate suggestions.


JPN

 

The latch claw is intact seems to be free.
The alignment seems fine and everything is tight. It worked fine until it stopped.

 

May be a spring(s) has dislodged/broke? If you did not receive replies from Tech or others who have dealt with this problem before, here are what I would do:

- Spray lubricant, such as WD40 into the latch opening.
- Remove the striker and try simulating door closure by pressing it into the latch.
- If these do not do anything, you may need to remove the trim panel and visually inspect for possible problems.
- Or, it could be something outrageously simple (child lock related, etc...) and you may not have to remove the trim panel.

This is all I can do at the moment.


JPN

 

I'll try what I can given the snow and cold here in the US Northeast today.

Many thanks.

 

I am sorry about the harsh winter. I know how it is, as I have had spent6.5 years in New England; 1 year in MA and 5.5 years in VT.


JPN