back doors not staying shut

RegW · 2026-11-04 13:53:37

Juts got back from driving from Bristol to the midlands then on to Middlesbrough and back
and noticed the back doors had partially opened when arriving up north then again after i got back
This has happened before and I thought I had sorted it after adjusting the LH door catches
but apparently not
I just had look at the LH catches and see no obvious gaps or problems and wondering what to do next
to get them more secure

Any cunning wheezes chaps?

Last edited by RegW (2026-11-04 14:05:27)

kenbw2 · 2026-11-04 18:54:57

Yea mine does this, does my head in

I've found it helps to put some washers under the bottom catch to raise it up a bit

RegW · 2026-11-04 19:34:53

So it's not just mine then?
OK
Been mulling over what I observed when I adjusted it last time and wondering if the springs that push the latches
into the roof and floor brackets have gone a bit soft over the years
and are allowing them to 'bounce' a bit.
I did mull over supplementary latches like those stretchy rubber bonnet strap thingys but that could be bit of a faff
I'll look into it soon as it kind of bugs me to have to keep checking them.

Last edited by RegW (2026-11-04 19:37:09)

kenbw2 · 2026-11-04 21:09:43

Both my previous white Dispatch and my current one developed the problem, it's definitely not just you haha

My guess is that it's the body skewing, but I could be wrong on that

RegW · 2026-11-04 22:10:19

Yep the body skewing/distorting was my first thought too
and that may well be the cause but having looked at it, the body would have to seriously distort
for the latches to pop out those brackets as I reckon the latches go in about 10mm or so if memory serves
but its one of the things I'll check soon.
I hope we're wrong as ferked if I know how to prevent that !
I did close the door and pushed/pulled and rocked the van but couldn't detect any noticeable skewing

Eddie Honda · 2026-11-04 22:55:32

This old thread might offer some insight https://dispatchexpertscudo.org.uk/foru … php?id=183

RegW · 2026-11-04 23:57:59

OK thanks chaps.
Eddie's link shows it's a 'feature' of these vans then and not just Ken and myself suffering lol
I could easily rig up some Heath-Robinson extra security affair but want to avoid a rigmarole
every time I want to fling them open so will have a closer look
to see if my previous adjustments slipped out of alignment or whatever.
They're all 20+ years old and the doors have probably done a lot of work so will examine linkages, springs
etc first.

Last edited by RegW (2026-11-05 00:04:18)

Eddie Honda · 2026-11-05 02:02:46

Further to the previous post, pinched from https://www.forum-peugeot.com/Forum/thr … ant.36970/

mappec wrote:

Yes, it's a classic problem.
I loosened the bottom lock and tightened it again, pushing firmly downwards.
Since then, I don't slam the door anymore. I hold the vertical handle tightly with my right hand, push the door gently but firmly with my left hand, and then release the handle.
For about a year now, the door hasn't opened.
It's much better!

ludo85 wrote:

I have the same problem, I placed washers under the rings at the top and bottom of the box and the doors no longer open.

Iluvatar wrote:

I had the same problem. The solution I found was:
Adjusting the side door (it had a small air leak, which wasn't helping).
Replacing one of the latches (I don't know the name) that hold the rear left door (one at the top and one at the bottom).
Adjusting both latches after the replacement.

And from another thread here https://www.peugeotforums.com/threads/e … ing.236577

BikerBill wrote:

Hey mate, I had the same problem on my 2001 van. I just removed the strike plate where it curves above the latch's catch and hammered it flat, without the curve. Mine doesn't open by itself anymore.
...Yes, the ones attached to the body, not the doors. They're difficult to flatten, though. But they're adjustable, so when you put them back in place, just move them into the right position to catch the door. I did the bottom one first and that solved the problem, but then I did the top one too, just to be sure.

Do report back with what is successful. Good luck.

RegW · 2026-11-06 16:07:24

A little brighter outside today so had another look.
the strike plates had some rounding/ramping where the latch engages
so filed a bit more of a definite step in them to see if that helps them stay engaged

The latch tips have some rounding but not going to touch them for the time being.

There isn't much of a gap between the latch housing and the striker plate but I put 1mm washers under each strike plate
and the door didnt jam when closing, so time will tell if this first stage of mod/repair works.
Edit: they looked a bit different in thickness in the pic so swapped them for two M6 mudguard type washers

The door feels like it's closing firmly enough and yanking on it doesn't get any play but
if the door still pops open, I'll probably try beefing up the latch springs as stage 2
and sharpening up the latch tips too

(after I've spat me dummy and thrown me toys out of the pram that is)

Last edited by RegW (2026-11-06 16:20:27)

Eddie Honda · 2026-11-07 02:24:51

I await the results of your upcoming Belgian pavé test track run! smile

RegW · 2026-11-07 13:39:17

That would be a good test for sure, but we've no shortage of pot holes and sleeping policemen
to hit with extreme predjudice a few times to see if shakes the bugger loose.

One thing this discussion has helped with is, at times I thought I was being absent minded and not
closing the door properly, but no, it's an established feature and not my fault for a change.

Last edited by RegW (2026-11-07 13:40:49)

Casper · 2026-11-08 03:38:12

Nowt worse than flapping back doors. Attracts all sorts.

When i had my Expert what had the same issue i took away the lower latch on the left door and added a drop bold (Brenton bolt) Cured the issue.

kenbw2 · 2026-11-08 23:31:45

Casper wrote:

When i had my Expert what had the same issue i took away the lower latch on the left door and added a drop bold (Brenton bolt) Cured the issue.

Ah my first thought was what if I want to open it from the outside but of course if I only do it on the smaller door then it's fine

Casper · Today 02:01:52

kenbw2 wrote:

Casper wrote:
When i had my Expert what had the same issue i took away the lower latch on the left door and added a drop bold (Brenton bolt) Cured the issue.
Ah my first thought was what if I want to open it from the outside but of course if I only do it on the smaller door then it's fine

Yeah, doors open and close as normal you just need to use the drop bolt. Probably 5 seconds added to your day and costs a rummage in the shed.

kovaL3000 · Today 10:56:17

I did various adjustments to the plates, also changed top with bottom, as wear patter is different. What ultimately solved the issue was lubrication of the entire locking system. It solved the issue for 3 years now.

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