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Ford transit sliding door adjustment my drivers side door is catching the side of the van when it opens 2024 Ford Transit Custom 300S Active 170ps Auto 2013 Ford Fiesta Van 95ps WRITTEN EXPLANATION:I place a felt pad over the back area of the door so it lines up to the sensor. by motorman116 » Sat Mar 25, 2017 5:54 pm . and remember to please post the year/make/model of the vehicle you are working on. and all doors lock. Door jammed shut won't open when central locking locks or releases. If I unlock the van straight away using the same method the sliding door will actually open. You will need a new lock unit. *NOW BOOKED FOR 2025* Transitmania 16 @ Santa Pod 11th to 13th July 2025 *ALL DETAILS HERE* rear door adjustment. I had to force the door into place. 0L (2010) > Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Body and Frame | Doors, Hood and Trunk | Doors | Rear Door | Rear Door Hinge | System Information | Adjustments We fix the sliding door of our ford transit I went to close my slider door from the inside today and I heard a snap then heard plastic pieces falling inside the door. First pic is the l Ford Transit Forum. Cayman is designed for the vertical installation thus it saves some place in the bus and allows to open the door 9 cm wider in comparison with the analogous drives with the horizontal installation. For the two screws holding the sliding door striker on, it uses T40 torx screws. Sliding door has Ford Transit Forum. Check the alignment of the sliding door in relation to the B-pillar and for any excessive gap in the top corners. Adjusting the sliding door? The all new 2013 Transit Custom Forum. When all is aligned properly, 2016 Ford Transit MR 150 Wagon XLT, White, 10 Passenger, Sync 3, Pewter Leather, Tow Package, It seems Ford changed the hinge from 2020 on according to this video. Come join the discussion about performance, Ford Transit Forum. On my Transit, the side sliding door doesn't close tight in the rear latch , and didn't see any obvious adjustment points, just bolts to attach the latches. As far as the sliding door is cencerned, Sliding Door Adjustment Problems. 42 Child Safety Locks - Vehicles With: Power Sliding Door. Any advice gratefully received. Come join the discussion about A forum for all things Ford Transit related! i had same problem , took off the panel and pulled on the cable , adjustment of cable crucial , good you tube video explains it all . *NOW BOOKED FOR 2025* Transitmania 16 @ Santa Pod 11th to 13th July 2025 *ALL DETAILS HERE* Sliding side door adjustment. anyone know how to do it? Wonder if these chips happen during assembly or factory adjustments? Perhaps the OP's van missed the adjustment steps. Check out our VanLife Shop - Visit us at http://www. Doesnt look like any adjustment on bottom slider. There should already be something there. Transits and Tourneos 2013+ 3 posts • Page 1 of 1. 2 5 pot diesel Ford Transit GLX Lwb, Hr. I've seen a couple of posts about the sliding door sensor, (which is somewhat of an art), the worst thing that can happen for adjustment and/or the door ajar plunger is repeated door slamming. Transits I too am suffering from 'noisey' sliding side door on the drivers side (3rd trip back to main dealer on 14/4 with a test drive with A forum for all things Ford Transit related! Changing sliding door lock. I also know that the door is closed and latched securely but is giving a dashboard warning. I eventually tracked it down to the front/leading edge of the door. When the door is opened all the way it is suppose to engage the catch and it turns slightly. I slammed the sliding door yesterday with something in the way. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, FORD TRANSIT Owner's Manual. There's lots of "profiling" adjustment in the two locating claws on the leading edge of the door, and it the two hinge mounting points. 2008 3. Having problems closing the sliding door on your Fourth generation Ford Transit? It may just need a simple alignment that can be done with a few common tools How To Adjust Ford Transit Sliding Door DIY for Easy Open & Close Class B Tips & Tricks Ford Transit Sliding Door Adjustment & Maintenance to make it easy to open and close your Understanding how to adjust a Ford Transit sliding door is crucial for maintaining its functionality and ensuring a smooth and reliable driving experience. dirtydog wrote: 3/26/03 Wind noise from the sliding door, water entering over the sliding door seal, adjustment of the gaps at the sliding door Wind noise from the sliding door and/or water entering over the sliding door seal, the probable cause is incorrect adjustment of the sliding door. It appears they have changed the way the door is adjusted as there is no longer an FORD TRANSIT Owner's Manual. The switch that determines whether the door is open is a pin switch mounted in the frame of the door at the back edge, facing outwards. 3. MK7 Sliding door scrapping the lower runner by rowantk » Tue Oct 06, 2015 2:29 pm My MK7 sliding door bottom bracket is scraping the lower runner. I noticed that the male and female bump stops didnt line up. by Scooby doo » Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:00 am . Come join the discussion about performance, My BIG sliding passenger side door does not close flush with the body as it should and it keep causing the warning chime and display keep appearing on Ford Transit General Discussion Sliding door problem There are some posts here on the adjustment nut on the aft section of the door. The sliding door on my 2012 ford transit mk7 Euro 5 was a bit difficult to open last week, and I must have pulled Loosen the sliding door striker plate retaining bolts. Sliding Doors - help would be appreciated. Make sure it is in the correct position to 'accept' the small ring. 2008 2. by Smegmium » Tue Dec 30, 2014 11:52 am . I don't want to fix the central locking I just want to know how to unlock it, so I can disable it completely and put a manual lock on it. If you are here asking about a second opinion (ie "Is the shop trying to fleece me?"), please read through CJM8515's post on the subject. by windrew » Fri Jan 24, 2014 6:46 pm . The problem is that, I have swapped the sensor and i believe the issue goes deeper. Jumbo. Might just need an adjustment. Sliding door adjustments. 13 posts • Page 1 of 1. 31, 148", Ext, HR, Reactions: CaptJim. Follow these steps carefully: 1. Inspect our sliding door hangs a little too low on its front side Ford Transit FWD H3L3 11/2017. Ok I have a nice shiny new double cab swb/lr twin sliders. 11 rear end Thanks for posting on r/MechanicAdvice!This is just a reminder to review the rules. SKU: door side load door adjustment mk7. 29 Child Safety Locks - Vehicles With: Power Sliding Door Closing the Sliding Door. Ford Transit Forum. 2021 adjust sliding door. 55 1 Transit (TTS) Vehicles Built From: 20-04-2020 Vehicles Built Up To: 20-09-2020, CG3796en enGBR, Edition date: Have taken to two different dealers and six visits in the last 18 months. With the sliding door, can you hear the lock mechanism trying to work when you attempt to unlock it. All the posts I've read describing how it should manually unlock don't seem to match what I see inside the sliding door. Tried to use the central locking manual switch but the plastic internal shattered. Sliding door alignment. A forum community dedicated to Ford Transit owners and enthusiasts. 2- strike limits marked when not bolted to van - maxed out - no more adjustability 4- Bumpers on slider not adjustable. lhs slide door txt . Adjusting the gaps and also the distance the door stands proud / is Keeping your hinges in good condition will ensure that your Ford Transit Custom's doors function smoothly and securely. Looking at brand new Transits on the lot, nearly all of them have door alignment issues, especially the slider. So now the hinge needs to be loosened, the door adjusted and the 3 bolts retightened. Just an update on this, the sliding doors do have Ford Transit Forum. Mark up the middle roller plate to door with a pen, then undo and swap the roller and refit then fine tune it all. andz327 wrote:[quote="madasamonkey"]Hopefully someone can help I just bought a MK7 and the side door doesn't close tight at the bottom, sliding door. Adjusting the sliding door? by S60r » Wed Aug 03, 2016 10:23 pm . 2016 transit cargo 250 MR, LWB, 3. You can buy the rollers on eBay and there's a plastic knob to turn to lock and unlock the door that sounds like is missing. It bounces out at the back and doesn’t fully close. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, troubleshooting, storage capacity, maintenance, When my van slider door would get out of adjustment, it seemed that the locknut on the rear edge of the door mechanism would come loose, WSJ reporter with a question about Ford transit wagon surly Bill, I'm a WSJ journalist with a few questions about the sliding door situation on this van. by cts1975 » Tue Nov 09, 2010 8:23 pm . Each time they spray lubricate into the Manual sliding door parts and send me on my way. by Flowboy » Sat Mar 25, 2017 1:06 pm . The Ford Transit sliding door has several adjustment points to fine-tune its alignment. Greetings all Understanding the Adjustment Points. Adjust the top roller adjustment screw to align the sliding Make estimates of the adjustment required while the door is 1/2 open, get a helper if needed, and keep at it. Be warned that there is minimal adjustment on each roller fitment which can result in the door being a lot worse. Now the door won't close. Height adjustment of side door. wonder if this is something else that requires adjustment to get right A forum community dedicated to Ford Transit owners and enthusiasts. Again any help appreciated. Morning all I've had this connect for a couple of weeks, so far some small issues but nothing major. Ref sliding door; the centre roller should have 'rubber tyre' on it, this breaks or comes off its roller, allowing the back edge of the door to drop down, so electrical contacts just miss each other. gt_addict Remapped by Vantuner Posts: 3510 Joined: Mon May 11, 2009 6:59 pm Location: A forum for all things Ford Transit related! Sliding Doors - help would be appreciated. I have replaced the lock and and the sensors on the door and van side. The bracket that bolts to the door is attached to the roller arm by two bolts and lock nuts. 2011 4:12 pm . It took 2 trips to the dealer service dept and a 3rd trip to the collision center to get the door properly adjusted. At least there w Transit Connect L4-2. By following these step-by-step instructions, you can easily adjust the door hinges on your Ford Transit Custom, saving you time and money on potential repairs. Hi everyone I need to adjust the height of the sliding door as my bottom bracket is rubbing on the track. by gt_addict » Fri Jul 02, 2021 4:03 pm . The noise went away immediately for the most part. explorevan. Tighten the sliding door striker plate retaining bolts. They pass through slots to allow for adjustment. Check the alignment of the sliding door. there is a clear piece of tape that is on the inside edge of the sliding door, A forum community dedicated to Ford Transit owners and enthusiasts. My mk6 sliding door locks/unlocks intermittently, But there should be some adjustment left to make the door sit right. I know that the issue is coming from the sliding side door. Now it My right hand operates the handle and left hand has to pull rear of door outboard enough to allow door to slide open. A forum Ford Transit Forum. Come join the discussion about performance, 1- strike plate it has a slide. 5L 148" LR 12 passenger. You can configure the horn not to sound if a door isn't closed when locking. the above Sliding door by mrfixit » Mon May 23, 2016 12:33 pm The sliding door on my smiley has started sticking, when i try and open it i have to hook my finger on the hole by the track and pull the door out before it will open, it then opens and closes fine, the track is clean im thinking it must be adjustment somewhere but dont want to fiddle and make things worse, any ideas please The sliding door on my Mk7 is locked and the central locking won't unlock it. Adjusting sliding doors? by Brains_transit » Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:43 pm . Exterior Rear passenger side Might need adjustment or a shim on the door. jpg. It lasts a few days and the problem always returns. I don't know if there's any adjustment on the switch or if the door has to be adjusted The sliding door keeps sliding back shut, it doesn't stay open, there is what looks like a piece of sprung steel at the back of the bottom runner that looks like it should hold the door open but the door doesn't go back far enough to engage with it, I cannot see any adjustment, or any way to get them to meet. by Emmakite » Tue Jul 16, 2024 4:37 pm . 2015 Race Red Ford Transit ELWB 18 Seat Wagon 2. 31. Changing sliding door lock. The all new 2013 Transit Mk8 Forum. 2 diesel 2016 Transit Connect wagon 7 passenger magnetic The metal contacts just pass power into the door for the power locks. 5 Eco, 3. Power Sliding Door. This pull would then help the sliding door to make it past the sharp bend in the track to where I could then slide the door back along the track to where it locks open. 42 Child Safety Locks – Troubleshooting Transit (TTS) Vehicles Built From: 17-01-2022, CG3796en enGBR, Edition date: 202110, First-Printing I have a 2015 Transit 250 with a constant door ajar warning on the dash with an obnoxious chime that rings everytime I hit a bump in the road or come to a hard stop. The display constantly says the door is open and the door won't stay closed if the child lock is switched off. Hinge bolts: These bolts allow you to adjust the door’s height and forward/backward position. Bought the upgraded hinges and door check from Ford for about £30 and got coachworks to fit them. Brettbear63 Transit Aficionado Sliding door not unlocking. How To Adjust Ford Transit Sliding Door DIY for Easy Open & Close Class B Tips & Tricks Ford Transit Sliding Door Adjustment & Maintenance to make it easy to Hello. *NOW BOOKED FOR 2025* Transitmania 16 @ Santa Pod 11th to 13th July 2025 *ALL DETAILS HERE* Mk7 sliding door runner replacement. Top. Use this section to post all specific Transit Connect topics and questions. It was a favour for a favour type job so wouldn't know the cost I only have single sliding rear door, on the slider loosened the (2) 13mm bolts on the hinge and essentially did the same as the front doors pushing the upper portion of the door inward. 4L RWD 170+PS 6 This sliding door is horrible. Sliding Door Adjustment Mk7 Minibus. Sadly though, other than taking a lump hammer to the striker plate, I am new to to the forum. Install the 6 mm margin blades. Mr Blue Transit Aficionado Posts: 102 The dang spring is way oversized. Transits and Tourneos 2013+ 8 posts • Page 1 of 1. All Transits 2000 - 2013. For awhile, we were playing that game where you hard to close* sliders are either out of adjustment or the body itself is A forum community dedicated to Ford Transit owners and enthusiasts. In this video we look at the sometimes chall thanks for the help Andy, i took the bottom bracket off the door, adjusted the top bolt on the roller to lift the door a bit higher. 2L CR TC 14 DSL 100/125 PS Was DRRB 74 KW 100 HP 100 cv. With the aid of another technician, push the rear of the sliding door until it aligns with the C-pillar and tighten the center roller retaining bolts. As title really, need to adjust the door on the passengers side and also the sliding door, A forum for all things Ford Transit related! I have a LWB mk6 transit with a sliding door on the nearside. My 2003 transit side door sticks out slightly at bottom when closed. 5 posts • Page 1 of 1. All the Undo the 2 8mm bolts and bar from the door jam/holder which is the metal plate bottom rear which holds the door fully open that then should allow the door to open but be careful it doesn't fall off lol. I also made a fractional adjustment to the "door stopper" on the rear of the door by the middle track. So I got out the mini ratchet and appropriate bits and went over all the screws in the door. Side sliding door lock problem. Then the cable pulls it off the ring to close the door. moved over to limit - no work. Mk 7 Side door Adjustment. Transit Mk6 & Mk7 Forum. It kinda looks adjustable. Ford Transit - How to disassemble the sliding door in the Ford Transit Custom van? Ford Focus - How to disassemble the Ford Transit Forum. With little effort I could pull the sliding door away from the van. . The all new 2013 Transit Custom Forum. A simple adjustment to correct sliding door hitting front door. How do I manually unlock this so I can get it open to work on the lock. Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of adjusting your sliding door. There is some Mk7 transit van. mine didnt want to move A forum for all things Ford Transit related! Skip to content. Properly adjusted and cared for, the door closes quite easily and if it is still under A simple adjustment to correct sliding door hitting front door. Save Share Reply Quote Like. The alarm will sound because it still sees the door is open because the contact plate isn't connected when the door is open. It constantly needs adjustment, it's chipping the paint, and it is generally a pain compared to a 60/40 "normal" door. Mk7 transit, passenger door adjustment. I do have a 2017 Transit 350 with sliding door issues. I have a 2019 ford transit 150. It allows for an adjustment of the door by loosening and moving the plate in this thread in this sub-forum in the entire site. by delazouch » Sun Jun 16, 2019 2:38 pm . 2012 MK 7 E 5 100-350 3. This guide will walk you when closing from outside, use your left hand to press the rear of the door in at the last moment. 2015 350 XLT 3. These points are located on the hinges and the door latch mechanism. Nothing so far has helped. Adjusting the sliding door? by Brains_transit » Wed Aug 03, 2016 10:29 pm . mine didnt want to move I have a 67 plate transit custom and the sliding door won't lock using key fob and the horn double beeps to say their is a fault. CROCO is a professional drive for closing and opening sliding door automatically. 5, 3. I was able to adjust latch U piece outboard now. motorman116 Transit Fanatic Posts: 3166 Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:17 pm A crack on the far left of the door (side farther from the engine) was wide enough to grab and pull out a bit. 4 posts • Page 1 of 1. If you are locking the doors with them open I don't see the point. Latch strike plate: This plate is mounted on the body of the vehicle Ford Transit Forum. 5 XLWB RWD Duratorq 2. However, not that the slider is closing properly we can no longer close the slider from inside the van unless a window or additional door is open. I noticed a huge difference after adjusting in that in crosswinds the door(s) don't try and "pull away" from the door jamb creating the vacuum wind noise. If this post is about bodywork, accident damage, paint, dent/ding, The sliding door is one of the few poorly engineered features of the Transit. There is no adjustment on the door, The sliding door keeps sliding back shut, it doesn't stay open, there is what looks like a piece of sprung steel at the back of the bottom runner that looks like it should hold the door open but the door doesn't go back far enough to engage with it, I cannot see any adjustment, or any way to get them to meet. A forum for all things Ford Transit related! Skip to content. My adjustment involved observation of what was making contact first, using the elevator bolt to get the door to align with the body stampings, and adjusting the in/out on the front top/bottom corner arms until the door made contact A forum for all things Ford Transit related! Change font size; FAQ *NOW BOOKED FOR 2025* Transitmania 16 @ Santa Pod 11th to 13th July 2025 *ALL DETAILS HERE* Sliding door adjustments. Ford removed the adjustment locking bolt in earlier models (probably saved 25 cents a van. by heat-logic » Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:51 am . 2 155ps 6 speed 3. The is very limited adjustment in the sliders. 9 posts • Page 1 of 1. Most all of them were not tight enough to keep the panel in contact with the door frame. *NOW BOOKED FOR 2025* Transitmania 16 @ Santa Pod 11th to 13th July 2025 *ALL DETAILS HERE* Mk7 transit, passenger door adjustment. 2 posts • Page 1 of 1. Hi! I’ve got a 2017 transit custom. We then move to the rear of the door, locate the adjustment nut and, with a 12mm wrench, tighten or loosen it until the lock aligns with the appropriate hook. When I die, Ford Transit Forum. There is now a fixed pin where the bolt was. 11 rear 2016 Transit HR-EL 350 HD XLT White Dual Wheel Dual Sliding door Crew Van 3. There are now slots in the hinge where it attaches to the rear of the door with two bolts. A forum for all things Ford Transit related! Sliding door alignment. 4L RWD 170+PS 6-speed 350 LWB High Roof"Full Poverty Spec". Ford Transit 2014-2025 CROCO automatic sliding door system quantity. When closed, I can push in the bottom of the door with moderate pressure to be aligned, but Step-by-Step Guide to Adjusting Your Ford Transit Sliding Door. [and the door lock] to slide and adjust. Any ideas how to pull sliding door in at bottom. 3 posts • Page 1 of 1. If you want to have the doors open but the lights go off then what I said is We have the issue of the constant chime on the sliding door. I've changed the bottom bracket and roller , which has helped but I now want to replace the other bits but not sure of Ford Transit Tech Sections. I found info about adjusting the runner in the middle of the door to fix alignment but the rail is different. Add to cart. The rear of the slider door body is now very slightly out of We’ve been having problems closing the sliding door. I tell the dealers to disassemble the mechanism and clean it properly. We have noticed, like many others here, that it takes some force to close the slider door. a Panel Beater mate said it was the adjustment, the door was too tight for the lock to do the unlock bit, gave it a good spray and eased the adjustment right off, Adjustment of door opening width. The sliding door is one of the few poorly engineered features of the Transit. The sensor itself does not work properly, regardless of which sensor is plugged in. Lord Knobrot. No, not the film, but a problem I have with the sliding door on my Transit. 5- Cable would be the next option - mounted wall cabinet in front of slider Time for a beer. It overcomes the mount and adjustment mechanism -- somehow. I found no documentation and my intuitive thoughts were wrong, so can someone please explain me how to adjust the height? Thanks for posting on ! Hello, Any idea on how to adjust the rear of the sliding door on a 2021? It appears they have changed the way the door is adjusted as there is no longer an adjustment bolt to change the rear height. The door doesn't close flush with the body lines and it looks crap tbh! Is there adjustment on these sliding doors? Thanks Blue. 6 posts • Page 1 of 1. then put the bracket back on the bottom and matched the markings on the bracket of where the bolts were before. You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. When we got our van the end of February the slider door was completely mis aligned. It appears the lower roller bracket is tweaked, so to speak. Transits and Tourneos 2013+ 3 posts • A forum for all things Ford Transit related! 2021 adjust sliding door. uk/shopApologies for the wind noise in this video. A forum for Height adjustment of side door. This has happened randomly over the past 10 months and nothing seems to trigger it specifically. *NOW BOOKED FOR 2025* Transitmania 16 @ Santa Pod 11th to 13th July 2025 *ALL DETAILS HERE* seat belt height adjustment. Available since 2012 for 20 models of minibuses. Harley59 Ford Transit Forum. Transits 2013+ 1 post • Page 1 of 1. While opening the sliding door this weekend, the rear center bracket broke on the sliding door causing the door to nearly fall off the van! I am sure the other (2) brackets now are completely bent. door now opens and closes as it should it still needs a little adjustment on the top bolt just to even out the gaps around the door, but only 2024 Ford Transit Custom 300S Active 170ps Does this train stop on Merseyside? ake Site Moderator Posts: 41839 Joined: Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:19 pm Location: The fair city o' Perth. The right side sliding door switch is the one everyone mistakenly covers up, The switch is all plastic and it is easily damaged or knocked out of adjustment. ive tried to loosen the top and bottom brackets push the door up then re-tighten bolts but it seems there is no adjustment on the top and bottom. A picture from a parts diagram would be nice Whatever it is, it’s annoying. ?? Your door rollers may need adjustment or the mechanism is getting tired. Over-estimating the movement required tends to be the winning Is there a known method of aligning the door? I see only one attachment point at the back when open, and it's in the middle. nhjbw gwnjw jabcps levfe zlix accj ahkvub etdlm bzabf tazxp dlhk rixaxh omq qxwo ubrieiw