I got a 2002 SE and my front passenger door does not shut well. I have to slam the door to make it close. Anyone else has this problem?

 

I have the same problem on both of my front doors. I don't know if this is an isolated problem or not. Please help if anyone knows.

2K2TheMax

 

i dont think its a problem, my 2001 does the same thing. i always have to give the front doors(but not the back) a light slam in order to close them. my friend owns a 2000 camaro, and he is NEVER able to close the doors to my car, he's not used to slamming the doors.

 

I will be going to the dealer soon for an 1500 mile oil change. Anyone think they can fix this problem? My front driver side and back doors all close with just a gentle shut.

 

YES dealer fixed my 2k2 when i went in for 1st oil change, they should fix yours w/o hesitation

 

Thanks for the info. When you got your door fixed, what did the dealer tell you that was causing this? Did the factory put the door on incorrectly, or is it the latch? Also how long did it take them to fix the door?

 

i think it was just on too tight at the hinges 'cause when i asked him he said "i just loosened it, it was on there really tight", it only took a few seconds for them to do it, BTW my door still closes solidly, you just don't have to slam it anymore

 

...is to adjust that metal latch on the frame of the car that the door closes up against. On most cars, you need a special screwdriver to loosen those nuts, but once you do, you can slide the metal catch back and forth to adjust how tight the doors shut.

Just takes a second with the right tools.

 

My doors are fine in my 2k2, never had it not shut on me...but I did hear some are hard.

 

It is the nature of the beast. The cars are so air tight that you do have to slam them to close them the first time. If a window is cracked 1/4 inch they will close very easily. Try it.
My 2k SE is the same and I've pulled on the drivers door as many as three times to close it with the windows up.
I remember in my 89 SE there were vents at the back of the rear speaker shelf to help the car breath better. Those doors closed much easier.