Mini Cooper Door Latch Adjustment

Measure the distance from the top of the glass at the rear top and the front top to the gasket lip.

Mini cooper door latch adjustment.

The glass to gasket lip measurement should be about 5mm. You may need to open up the slots to get the movement you need or slot the latch plates. Wind noise fix if your car door does not close all the way or you hear wind noise you might just need to adjust your door. If your mini cooper was made in 2009 or later the latch is located under the dashboard on the driver s side of the car.

Press the door inward against the latch. We ve discovered a few common problems that some of our mini cooper owners have experienced that can be resolved by removing the door panel and making the needed repair. Not enough door adjustment mini cooper forum. Pull the latch toward you as if you are opening the hood.

If your mini cooper was made before 2009 the latch is located under the dashboard on the passenger side of the car. Hi steve your lock plate on the pillar should adjust in and out i know i have adjusted my 62 but didn t take a close look at what allows for movement. Here are the types of questions we get that signal this type of problem. Pull the hood release latch.

My mini cooper driver s side window will not seal and it makes a lot of noise.