Sliding door issue adjust?

Tiny
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Changed the latch assembly because the motor was grinding while unlocking the sliding door. Door was still fine open and close fully. After I changed it there is a small gap once locked, and if I don't push it to fully lock it the power door wont slide with the button. Not sure what to adjust here.
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Friday, September 26th, 2025 AT 1:38 PM

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Tiny
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Hello, this can be caused by a crooked latch or bent parts. Did you happen to beat on the mounting screws to get them loose? If you bent the thin sheet metal that the latch bolts to in any way, it will throw off the alignment. You may can wedge a screwdriver in between the latch and metal to straighten it and test fit, or you may need to break down the door again and fiddle with the latch placement until the door fitment is correct again before putting it back together. It can be a pain, but attention to detail is key here.

Hope this helps,
William
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Friday, September 26th, 2025 AT 6:39 PM
Tiny
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Nothing looked bent. No didn't beat anything, everything came out smooth, so there is no adjustments on any of the cables that attach to the latch. I remember there were 3 of them.
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Saturday, September 27th, 2025 AT 5:09 AM
Tiny
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The cable will not need to be adjusted, only the location or angle of the latch. If you have to push down on the door then the latch is catching itself on the striker.

William
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Saturday, September 27th, 2025 AT 10:42 AM
Tiny
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Hmm, I guess I got to play with it. So remove 2 bolts and keep one and close it then open it and tighten it.
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Saturday, September 27th, 2025 AT 10:44 AM
Tiny
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Yes you will just have to play with it. There is just enough spacing between the bolts and the metal to allow enough movement for it to catch itself.

Let us know,
William
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Saturday, September 27th, 2025 AT 1:44 PM
Tiny
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Before I even tried to adjust the latch again I hit the button on console above the mirror for the right door to open but the left opens, if I hit the left also the left opens.
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Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 AT 8:26 AM
Tiny
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Hello, there may be a problem with the switch, if you would like to pursue this issue let's start a new thread so we can help everybody on this one.

Thanks,
William
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Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 AT 6:09 PM
Tiny
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I started one but never got a verification email. I see it on my list of questions. Tried again and still did not get an email to verify the question
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Sunday, October 12th, 2025 AT 7:25 AM
Tiny
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Sorry, try it again, site issues.
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Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 AT 12:06 PM

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