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Kenworth w900L sleeper doors pop open randomly.

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Kw Owners Club, Jan 3, 2019.

  1. Jan 3, 2019 #1
    Kw Owners Club

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    So I have a w900L and if I go over rough roads and not so rough roads the side sleeper doors pop open randomly,I thought it was because my truck is fairly old but my buddy at work has a 2014 with little miles on it and it does the same thing.Anyone else having this problem?And if so does anyone have a solution to stop them from popping open? I almost lost my whole toolbox when it came open go in down the highway...
     
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  3. Jan 3, 2019 #2
    Slowpoke KW

    Slowpoke KW Road Train Member

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    When I close my side box doors I have to push on the latch, otherwise they will pop open when I close the cab door. I’ve never had any problem with the escape doors staying closed on my 96.
     
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  4. Jan 3, 2019 #3
    Snakeschasingcars

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    How many times does it have to pop open before you toss a bungie over it...
     
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  5. Jan 3, 2019 #4
    Lyle H

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    Either the striker bar needs adjusting or the latch is hanging up.
     
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  7. Jan 3, 2019 #5
    x1Heavy

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    I am amused by the problem. I suggest strap them to something across the sleeper where possible So that they stay closed.
     
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  8. Jan 3, 2019 #6
    tommygun58

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    I would soak it with wd 40 and work the latch a bunch to clean it up. Mite be sticking a little.
     
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  9. Jan 4, 2019 #7
    Kw Owners Club

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    Same, I push on them to latch them but they still randomly pop open
     
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  10. Jan 4, 2019 #8
    Kw Owners Club

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    I'll have to look again but pretty sure they are non adjustable riveted on
     
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  11. Jan 8, 2019 #9
    mjtrucking

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    I have that happen on my trucks we just put wd-40 on the slide every couple months and they latch when you swing them shut if you can't shut it by pushing on the door the slide is too sticky
     
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