Door won't close
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Instructor
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Brighton MI
Door won't close
First, I want to say thanks to everyone on the forum, after a long summer my car is almost drivable.
I'm having a problem with the passenger side door. When I close it, it either bouces back or doesn't close all the way. Nothing has been changed in that area. What should I check?
My second problem is with the same door. The outside handle must be pushed all the way in, forcefully for the door to open(that is if I can get it closed :confused: ) Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Aaron
I'm having a problem with the passenger side door. When I close it, it either bouces back or doesn't close all the way. Nothing has been changed in that area. What should I check?
My second problem is with the same door. The outside handle must be pushed all the way in, forcefully for the door to open(that is if I can get it closed :confused: ) Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Aaron
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 2,065
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From: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Re: Door won't close (AV76)
Sometimes the grease gets dry and hard in the door latch assembly and when you close the door, the mechanism can't latch fast enough and the door bounces back open again.
Try some WD40 first, spray in the door (latch area), if this fixes the problem (or not), follow up with a good quality oil. WD40 is NOT a lubricant. It makes a good wash. Always follow up with a good lubricant.
Try some WD40 first, spray in the door (latch area), if this fixes the problem (or not), follow up with a good quality oil. WD40 is NOT a lubricant. It makes a good wash. Always follow up with a good lubricant.
