double check the hinges, the pins and bushings may be worn out. if they are in good shape then you should be able to get the latch to connect. There was one car we did that I was actually going the wrong way! I moved the stud inward when what it really needed was to be brought closer to the outer skin of the door. That way it could make the second "latch" and could move the door onto the seal. Try it.. see if you can hear 2 clicks of the latch. Worth a shot.