Nissan Patrol Barn Door problem

Cheers Robin. Thanks for prompt response. I'll give that a crack tomorrow and see what happens.

Hi Adey, i have the GQ and have never had the door come open, but have had lots of squeaks and rattles from the rear doors. I solved all the probs by pulling all the locking devices off and cleaning them and dry greasing and adjusting them. This has solved all the problems. All the door catches and locks have bolts to hold them. I loosen them a touch then open and shut the door several times to get them true, then push the catch in a smidge, and lock the bolts tight, If the catch is to tight by being hammered in to far, you might find things are under stress, and may need to be loosened a smidge. Have found understanding your vehicle solves more problems than any paid mechanic can ever fix. Col

Hi Guys ,

You can adjust that bracket without bending it ,if you loosen the 2 mounting bolts there is a nut plate underneath that moves.

I would suggest marking the original position of the bracket , if you get it really wrong you can go back to something workable.

With my one the door open light was flickering or on alot adjusting the bottom bracket out a little made the top latch work properley.

Hope this helps.

Glenn

same applies to toyotas, i have worked with toyotas in the siesmic industry for many years and wouldnt touch one for quids. my nissan is 16 yrs old 370,000ks on the clock doesnt use a drop of oil never left me on the side of the road been through some of the harshest parts of oz, and will do me till im pushing daisys. Col

Same as my Nissan, 395,000ks in 11 years, uses no oil.

Well Graham what are you going to say now. hahahaha

Just poking the borax actually.

I didnt really have any gripes with my Patrol and so far none with the Toyota.
Every make and model has its problems. Some more than others.
The rear doors on my Patrol at 36,000 used to rattle and squeek a bit on tarmac even. Should have used my 16lb hammer by the look of it.
Advice I got was never touch a mine truck with boxing gloves on.

A lot depends on the driver as well Cars are like women, treat them well and they will look after you.

Treat them bad and you get what you deserve.

Like wise there is someone for everyone.

Some people even buy Mitsubishis LOL

Nothing like a little stir I reckon.

Got to keep the Nissan Toyota thing going

Its been a bit quiet on here this last week things have been only "moderate" LOL

Keep on truckin'

Bit like the aussie kiwi thing ;)