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An in-line testing method for non-intrusively testing the force required to complete the closure of a power assisted sliding door assembly onto a door opening having resistance seals, comprising: (a) providing a door switch and a timing device within the power assist sliding door assembly to at leas

An in-line testing method for non-intrusively testing the force required to complete the closure of a power assisted sliding door assembly onto a door opening having resistance seals, comprising: (a) providing a door switch and a timing device within the power assist sliding door assembly to at least measure the time lapse from a door ajar position to a door locked position; and (b) if the time lapse is slower than a pattern time lapse for a model assembly of the same door known to be properly fitted, adjusting the door ajar gap in the test assembly to reduce the force required to achieve a door locked position.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of testing for automotive power assisted sliding door closure defects, wherein i) the door has hinge slides received In tracks for carrying the door across and toward a door opening in an automotive body, ii) the door opening having a bolt for locking with a latc

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of testing for automotive power assisted sliding door closure defects, wherein i) the door has hinge slides received In tracks for carrying the door across and toward a door opening in an automotive body, ii) the door opening having a bolt for locking with a latch on the door and having resilient seals arranged around the opening which must be compressed during closure, and iii) the door movement being selectively powered by a power unit connected to the door through cables to thereby move the door from a fully opened condition to a latch initiation stage providing a predetermined door ajar gap and thence to a completely latch locked stage accompanied by full door closure with a door sealed gap, the improved method comprising:a) providing a door switch and a timing device within the power unit triggered by such switch to at least measure the time lapsed between the latch initiation stage and latch locked stage;b) comparing the time lapse for a power sliding door assembly being tested to the pattern time lapse for a power sliding door known to be properly fitted; andc) if the test time lapse is slower than the pattern time lapse for such door assembly, adjusting the latch or closure wedges to change the door ajar gap for reducing the force required by the power unit to compress said seals and close the door.