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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
Restore secure and positive door closure with this OE Match Door Striker Plate, designed for compatible classic Porsche applications.
Fits:- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
Diagram Ref No 14
The door striker plate is a key part of the vehicle's door-latching system. Mounted to the body, it provides the engagement point for the door latch when the door is closed. Correct interaction between the latch and striker helps pull the door securely into its closed position and maintain proper alignment with the surrounding bodywork.
Despite being a relatively small component, the striker plate is subjected to repeated mechanical contact every time the door is opened and closed. After years of use, the contact surfaces can wear, mounting points can loosen, and the striker may become damaged or incorrectly aligned.
A worn or poorly adjusted striker can cause difficult door closing, excessive movement, rattling or a door that sits incorrectly when shut. Replacing a damaged or excessively worn component with the correct OE Match Door Striker Plate helps restore dependable latch engagement and correct door operation.
What This Product Does:
- Provides the engagement point for the door latch.
- Helps secure the door in its fully closed position.
- Works with the door latch and locking mechanism.
- Helps maintain correct door-to-body alignment.
- Provides a positive closing action.
- Helps prevent unwanted door movement when driving.
- Supports correct operation of the door locking system.
- Helps reduce rattles caused by excessive latch movement.
- Provides a defined contact surface for the latch mechanism.
- Supports consistent opening and closing of the door.
- Replaces a worn, damaged or distorted striker.
- Provides an OE Match replacement for compatible Porsche applications.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Door difficult to close.
- Door requiring excessive force to latch.
- Door needing to be slammed shut.
- Door bouncing back instead of latching.
- Door not remaining securely closed.
- Excessive movement when the door is shut.
- Rattling or knocking from the door while driving.
- Door sitting too high or too low when closed.
- Door sitting proud of the surrounding bodywork.
- Uneven panel gaps. Visible wear on the striker plate.
- Grooves or deformation on the latch contact area.
- Cracks or physical damage. Loose mounting points.
- Striker repeatedly moving out of adjustment.
- Unusual metallic noises when closing the door.
- Difficulty locking or unlocking the door.
Why Replacement Matters:
- The door striker is part of the mechanism responsible for keeping the door securely closed.
- As the striker wears, the latch may no longer engage as precisely as intended. This can result in poor closing action, excessive door movement and accelerated wear to the latch mechanism.
- For classic Porsche vehicles, correctly operating door hardware also contributes significantly to the overall feel and quality of the car.
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