This is another option to check out as well.
door hangs
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Instructor
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From: clarksdale mississippi
door hangs
i am sure this has been covered before. seems i cant ever find anything when i search. my driver door takes two hands and a tug to get open. i have moved the striker around and i still doesnt help. i know i will have to pull the panel but what do i need to be looking for. thanks.
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First thing to figure out is where it's sticking. Lock pillar post? Hinge side?
Check the door lock mechanism to see if it's crudded up and not opening all the way. Might need a cleaning and a good lube.
Check the door lock mechanism to see if it's crudded up and not opening all the way. Might need a cleaning and a good lube.
Melting Slicks
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If your door is sagging then either you have a broken hinge or the pins and bushings need to be replaced. Grab hold of the edge of the door and see if you can move it up and down, if so the hinges are your problem, most likely the lower hinge.
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From: clarksdale mississippi
failed to mention new hinges, pins and striker about a year ago. door has always kinda been tough to open when i got it, thats why i replaced all the above. that helped a little but has gotten worse.
Melting Slicks
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I think your going to have to pull the door panel, it sounds like the latch mechanism is not working properly or the linkage rod from the door handle to the latch is out of adjustment. When you pull the handle inside the car to open the door does it open right up?
Melting Slicks
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It looks like that door panel is going to have to coming off. It's a good time to clean everything up in there. I would clean and re-grease the window tracks while it's off as well. If the vapor barrier is missing now is a good time to make one and reseal it to the door. Also make sure the drain hole at the back of the door is not clogged. I just did mine it's not that hard, just take your time and you should be fine. A digital camera helps to remember how and where everything goes in case you don't have the AIM or service manual for the car.
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Are you kidding I still have to use two hands and nothing is wrong with my doors.I think they are just heavy .Does your other door open easier?Are you getting A pattern in any sorounding glass.I would use thin paint tape, tape off the whole inside or the door area shut the door and see where the tape is messed up. and then maybe sand that area if you can.
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From: clarksdale mississippi
the pass door opens fine. got to be something in the handle. it has gotten to the point when you pull up to the store and a bunch of people are around especially the other sex, so you leave the door cracked so you dont have to ******, put down whatever you bought to get in it so you wont look cool.
