[brendand77]

The drivers door on my SEL is becoming increasingly difficult to close all the way. The door moves fine, but it only partially latches unless I slam the door very hard. Is there something I can adjust with the latch or pin to correct this problem? I am worried that one of these days I am going to shatter the 23 year old window.

Thanks!

 

[Megadiesel]

It's most likely the rubber piece where the door pin goes into. I have the same problem I need to replace it. I don't remember what it's called exactly.

 

[Megadiesel]

To be more exact it's called the door striker on the pillar. It has rubber which gets worn out.

 

[srf25]

Mine use to do that, I pulled one off of my parts car, and it solved the problem. I'm not sure if you can purchase one new, but if you have a salvage place close, you'll probably find one there. I believe it too an 8mm hex head.
Sheldon

 

[srsomasundaram]

My 300SD has the same issue; I really need to slam it hard to close it.

Can some one post a close up picture, please, pointing to the part to be replaced?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
Soma

 

[Megadiesel]

door striker

My 300SD has the same issue; I really need to slam it hard to close it.

Can some one post a close up picture, please, pointing to the part to be replaced?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
Soma

They are on eBay do a search for mercedes door striker

 

[srsomasundaram]

Got it....
Thanks megadiesel....

 

[brendand77]

awesome, thanks!

 

[Megadiesel]

No problem glad I could help out.

 

[jodyfletcher]

So, if I have trouble opening doors (think you have to put shoulder into it), would replacing these same parts help me out?