Driver's side door not completely closing

Tiny
PETE1968
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  • 2016 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 3.6L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • 80,000 MILES
The driver's side door doesn't seem to close all the way at the top corner.
Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 AT 6:46 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,755 POSTS
Hi,

Does it fully close at the latch and the bottom portion of the door?

If possible, take a pic of the issue and upload it for me to see. Also, I attached a pic below showing how the hinge attaches. You could try loosening them to see if you can get the needed adjustment from them. The ones on the door frame (not highlighted) also have adjustment abilities, but if I recall, that will move the door forward or backward.

Please understand, we primarily deal with mechanical repairs and not the body. However, and don't laugh, being around body shops, I've seen the techs actually slightly bend to the upper portion of the door into place by hand. I don't know if I want to recommend that. It's just something I have seen done.

Let me know if this helps or if I can help in any way.

Take care,

Joe

See pic below.
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Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 AT 6:51 PM

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