I have an Acura 08 that the passenger door won't fully close on. It's barely stays open but it causes the lights in the car to come on when I'm turning left or hit bumps. I've never wrecked the car. Any suggestions on how to fix or who I could bring it to in the Baton Rouge area? Would you do a collision shop or mechanic?

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Posted by LSUnGA

Buford, GA

Member since Jun 2009

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Posted on 4/12/15 at 11:16 am to LSU1018

Spray wd-40 on the latch in the door and see if that helps. Maybe it's sticking and not closing all the way? Just a suggestion before bringing it to someone to look at.

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Posted by Old Sarge

Dean of Admissions, LSU

Member since Jan 2012

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Posted on 4/12/15 at 11:17 am to LSU1018

2 door or 4 door?

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Posted by BayouBengal51

Forest Hill, Louisiana

Member since Nov 2006

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Posted on 4/12/15 at 11:17 am to LSU1018

The hinges probably need to be adjusted/re-aligned. After years of use it is not uncommon for them to need to be adjusted after heavy use.

Also the striker pin that the door latches to can be adjusted on some models. If it is sticking too far out, it could cause the door to not close properly.

Personally I would take it to a body shop for adjustment or to your nearest Honda/Acura dealer for service.

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Posted by beejon

University Of Louisiana Warhawks

Member since Nov 2008

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Posted on 4/12/15 at 11:20 am to BayouBengal51

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Also the striker pin that the door latches to can be adjusted on some models. If it is sticking too far out, it could cause the door to not close properly.

That would be my first guess.

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