XC90 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 (2004)
Park the car on a level floor with all windows, doors and tailgate closed.
Swing the door and let it close by its own speed rather than pushing it all the way until it's closed. Open and close the door several times until you find
the speed needed to have the latch locked (normal closed position). This method will enable you to compare/judge accurately against other cars.
Step 1.1 Check striker alignment:
Check correct height of the striker by closing the door with the lock mechanism disengaged (pull and hold the door handle). Listen/feel carefully if the
striker is touching the lock entrance. If you can hear/feel the striker touching the latch assembly, the striker is probably out of alignment (too high or too
low). This will significantly slow down a closing door, making it hard to close. If the striker is too high, you might see or feel the door 'bouncing' when
opened (door falling of the striker).
