you would be able to adjust it with door on the car, i haven't had that prob yet but i have seen it on other makes and models, i've been able to fix it by adj. the latch mech. the bolts usually back out or loosen up causing the latch to get pushed back into the door frame causing this, look for loose bolts on latch where it strikes the line up pin, or check for wear on the pin itself it should be u shaped mounted mid way up in door jam