Mitsubishi 3000GT 1991, Service Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
BODY Troubleshooting 42-5
HOOD, LIFTGATE, GLASS AND DOORS
Symptom
Probable cause
Remedy
Improper closure
Striker and latch not properly aligned Adjust the alignment
Difficult locking and
unlocking Striker and latch not properly aligned
Adjust the alignment
Uneven body
clearance
Incorrectly installed hood or Adjust the installation of
hood, deck lid or
Uneven height Incorrect hood bumper height
Adjust the hood bumper,
deck lid bumper or
bumper height
Window Water leak through Defective seal
Fill sealant
glass windshield
Defective body flange
Correct
Water leak through
door window glass Incorrect window glass installation Adjust position
Gap at upper window glass Adjust position
Water leak through Defective seal Fill sealant
window
Defective body flange
Correct
Doors Door window
malfunction
Incorrect window glass installation Adjust position
Damaged or faulty regulator
Correct or replace
Water leak through Cracked or faulty weatherstrip
door edge
Replace
Water leak from
door center Drain hole clogged
Remove foreign objects
Inadequate waterproof film contact or damage
Correct or replace
Door hard to open Incorrect latch or striker adjustment
Adjust
Door does not Incorrect door installation
open or close
Adjust position
completely Defective door check strap Correct or replace
Door check strap and hinge required grease Apply grease
Uneven gap Incorrect door installation
between body
Adjust position
noise around Weatherstrip not holding firmly Adjust fit of door
Improperly installed weatherstrip or setting of Repair or replace
weatherstrip
Improperly closed door
Improperly fit door
Improper clearance between door glass and
door weatherstrip holder
Deformed door
Adjust
Adjust
Adjust
Repair or replace
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