Door Latch To Striker Alignment

Check where the latch on the door hits the strike plate on the frame.

Door latch to striker alignment.

Have a door out of alignment due to settling. Need to drill a new hole really close to the original one. How to replace classic ford door striker episode 207 autorestomod autorestomod 1 duration. Is the door adjusted properly.

Unscrew the strike plate from the door jamb clamp it in a vise then file it down to the chalk mark above right. Beginning to make sure the door will latch properly. Turn the latch to draw in the bolt close the door and turn the latch again so the bolt hits the strike plate. If the latch won t spring into the strike plate photo 1 observe whether it hits the plate at the top or bottom.

Autorestomod manic mechanic gasoline media 11 275 views 19 54. When you close the door the lipstick transfers to show if the latch is hitting the strike plate too high too low or just right. The stripped hole repair kit from king s original ha. When your door doesn t latch the problem may not be with the latch itself.

If they don t line up the lock won t work properly. If the door still doesn t catch grab a flashlight and study the way the door latch the flexing part operated by the door handle hits the strike plate. Reinstall the plate and test the dead bolt. Open the door and look for a telltale kiss on the strike plate.

Luckily this is an easy fix and all that you need is a screwdriver small chisel hammer and a pencil or marker. Many problems with doors and hardware can be solved with some adjustment to the door. The family handyman suggests covering the strike plate with masking tape and smearing lipstick on the latch. If not do the lipstick test smear lipstick on the latch and stick masking tape to the strike plate.

Sometimes you can clearly see the misalignment. The strike plate receives the door latch and or deadbolt for your door lock. How to adjust a door that will not latch. When a door latch won t catch it s because the latch doesn t align with the hole in the strike plate.

If this is not your problem see door repair for all of the door repair topics. While it is possible it isn t functioning properly or is out of alignment it.