Door Latch Sticking!!!
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Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Bridgewater nj
Door Latch Sticking!!!
Do any of you guys have an exploded view of the door latch mech.?
I've been oiling cleaning and it still sticks
I know it's not worn out because it's the pass side and it works fine using the inside door handle but if I use the outside handle it sticks open. Then, if I work the door lock action it snaps back and works fine until the next time the outside handle is used.
PS the outside handle is new and working properly it's in the latching mech. that cost $115 to replace
I've been oiling cleaning and it still sticks
I know it's not worn out because it's the pass side and it works fine using the inside door handle but if I use the outside handle it sticks open. Then, if I work the door lock action it snaps back and works fine until the next time the outside handle is used. PS the outside handle is new and working properly it's in the latching mech. that cost $115 to replace
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: LaUgH, mOrE!
I had good luck spraying White Silicon Grease (spray) into the door latch mechanism. It had been sticking, too. Now it works great.
Of course it could be something deeper in the door. But give it a try.
Of course it could be something deeper in the door. But give it a try.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Taunton Ma
I had the same issue i was using WD40 and it would dry up in a month or so. I tried some silicone spray and i haven't had a problem since. Other than that you might need to remove it inspect it and if it doesn't look worn a good bath in a parts cleaner, grease it up and reinstall.
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Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Bridgewater nj
I finally got it!!!
There is two holes on the latch arm and I had the outside door handle rod going to the inner hole. That caused the rod to rub on the lock cylinder arm. I have no Idea why there is two holes in that latch arm??? What a F-up design and I'm sure I'm not the only one to run into this gremlin
Thanks guys for the suggestions
Even the Duke of Hazzard one...I think
There is two holes on the latch arm and I had the outside door handle rod going to the inner hole. That caused the rod to rub on the lock cylinder arm. I have no Idea why there is two holes in that latch arm??? What a F-up design and I'm sure I'm not the only one to run into this gremlin Thanks guys for the suggestions
Even the Duke of Hazzard one...I think
