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Old 07-26-2012 | 06:10 AM
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Has anyone experienced the following problem?

When I close the drivers door, it sometimes doesn't shut properly. In order to get it to shut, I have to close it especially softly.

Really frustrating. Before I take it to get checked, does anyone have a similar experience or know of a quick fix?
Old 07-26-2012 | 09:29 AM
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Do you experience the problem when the windows are open? If so, quite normal since the doors are double-gasketed and create an air-tite seal.

Another possibility is that you may have to adjust the door strike on the jamb (B-pillar).
Old 07-26-2012 | 08:28 PM
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Problem is with windows closed. Haven't tried it with windows open yet. I'll check the door strike... seems like it is a little stuck... maybe it just needs some oil?
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U need to install a shim in the hinge pretty common on early cayennes
Old 07-27-2012 | 03:09 PM
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What is a shim?
Old 07-27-2012 | 10:36 PM
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http://www.paragon-products.com/Door...531.483.00.htm
Old 07-28-2012 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by mikeymike79
What is a shim?
a spacer typically same shape as the piece that it's shimming.



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