That can stop the doors from latching. If the latches come loose, a door ajar light will warn drivers. Mazda traced the problem to improper tightening at the factory or uneven door surfaces.

A. A carpentry question — love this! Don’t you just love old houses? My house is circa 1863, but I have new doors; I couldn’t take it anymore! The problem usually is with the position of the ...

If your door is rubbing on the latching side, you will have to adjust either the hinge channel or the latch channel. You need to make small adjustments and unscrew only one screw at a time.

Kevin had a similar problem with both his front and rear exterior doors. He lives in a high-desert climate where the winters can be cold and wet, while summer temperatures often exceed 100 degrees.