door won't close properly - striker?

[torchard]

My drivers side door won't close properly when holding the handle up to lock. The mechanism works fine using the key, but that is a pain in the ass - to close the door, then use the key to lock the van. I notice that the plastic sheath that fits over the striker has split so I'm wondering if something as simple as that might be the culprit. I recall something similar with my wife's honda when some little plastic shims wore out on the latch and the door would not latch properly [no matter how hard you slammed it ;)].

Anybody know?

--T

[Schwa]

This exact same thing just started happening to mine as well... The other new thing is that I'm also getting wet floor on the driver's side all of a sudden, so I'm guessing they are somehow related.

[patty]

I am also having these problems. I just assumed that the locking door thing only ever worked form keying the out side, and yes it is a pain in the ass.does any one have a deli that you lock the inside get out and close the door and it stays locked?

[loki]

I am also having these problems. I just assumed that the locking door thing only ever worked form keying the out side, and yes it is a pain in the ass.does any one have a deli that you lock the inside get out and close the door and it stays locked?

yes if I hold the handle up it works that way for me

[docsavage]

At least if you use the key to lock the doors, you can't lock your keys inside!!!!

[Green1]

one of the first things I did when I got the vehicle was to install a remote locking module... so much easier! just walk away and press the button on the keyring... I could even program it to auto-lock 30 seconds after I close the door.